Abstract

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AND FEBRILE SEIZURE IN CHILDRN

*Dr. Rasha Kamil Hamad and Dr. Raghda Adnan Abd Aljalil

ABSTRACT

Background: Current findings suggest that iron deficiency anemia (IDA) may be a predisposing factor for febrile seizure (FS), while some studies show the lower prevalence of IDA in the children with FS. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the association between IDA and FS. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Pediatrics, Children's hospital and maternity ward in the city of Alsamawa From February 2019 through August 2020, a non-probability sampling technique was used on 45 cases. Conclusion: According to the results, IDA is a predisposing factor for FC. Therefore, children with FS must be examined for the risk of IDA.

Keywords: Anemia, Febrile seizure, Iron-deficiency.