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Vaccination and occurrence of seizures in SCN1A mutation-positive patients: a multicenter Italian study.
Pediatric neurology - 1 Mar 2014
Zamponi Nelia, Passamonti Claudia, Petrelli Cristina, Veggiotti Pierangelo, Baldassari Chiara, Verrotti Alberto, Capovilla Giovanni, Viri Maurizio, Coppola Giangennaro, Vignoli Aglaia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The relation between epileptic seizures and vaccinations is sometimes debated. In the present work, the impact of vaccination on seizure onset and clinical outcome of SCN1A mutation-positive patients is addressed. METHODS: Seventy-two patients diagnosed with Dravet syndrome or generalized epilepsy with febrile seizure plus, carrying SCN1A mutations or not, were included. Details on vaccination type,...
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