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068 Too Hot To Handle

Situation

Status epilepticus caused fever, not infection.

Background

An epileptic patient presented with prolonged status epilepticus. His temperature was 38.4C.

Assessment

Once his seizure was controlled his temperature normalised. There was no indication of infection in the history and his inflammatory markers were normal.

Recommendation

Be aware that whilst an infection [including meningitis] should be considered in feverish patients presenting with seizure, status epilepticus itself can cause a high temperature.



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