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Which of the following is a key clinical manifestation of nephrotic syndrome?
Which of the following is a key clinical manifestation of nephrotic syndrome?
What is the primary renal abnormality associated with nephrotic syndrome?
What is the primary renal abnormality associated with nephrotic syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nephrotic syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nephrotic syndrome?
What are the types of febrile seizure?
What are the types of febrile seizure?
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What are the risk factors for recurrence of febrile seizures?
What are the risk factors for recurrence of febrile seizures?
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What is the definition of febrile seizures?
What is the definition of febrile seizures?
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What is Febrile infection–related epilepsy (FIRES)?
What is Febrile infection–related epilepsy (FIRES)?
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What is the evaluation and treatment of febrile seizures?
What is the evaluation and treatment of febrile seizures?
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Study Notes
Nephrotic Syndrome
- Key clinical manifestation: severe proteinuria (excess protein in the urine)
- Primary renal abnormality: increased permeability of the glomerular capillaries, leading to excessive loss of protein in the urine
Febrile Seizures
- Definition: seizures occurring in children between 6 months and 5 years of age, associated with fever but without central nervous system infection or other underlying conditions
- Types: • Simple febrile seizures: generalized, last less than 15 minutes, and do not recur within 24 hours • Complex febrile seizures: focal, last more than 15 minutes, or recur within 24 hours
- Risk factors for recurrence: • Family history of febrile seizures • Age at first seizure (younger children are at higher risk) • Temperature at first seizure (higher temperatures are associated with higher risk)
- Febrile infection–related epilepsy (FIRES): a rare, severe, and refractory epilepsy syndrome triggered by febrile seizures
- Evaluation and treatment: • Acute management: focus on controlling the seizure, treating the underlying infection, and preventing further seizures • Long-term management: anticonvulsant therapy may be necessary for children with a high risk of recurrence or with complex febrile seizures
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Test your knowledge of nephrotic syndrome with this quiz. Explore the clinical manifestations and associated glomerular diseases, focusing on heavy proteinuria.