Table 5

Prognosis of febrile seizures

RiskPercentage
Population risk of febrile seizure2.7 to 3.1
Risk of recurrence of febrile seizure after first seizure27 to 32
Risk of epilepsy after simple febrile seizures1.5 to 2.4
Risk of epilepsy after complex febrile seizures (prolonged >15 minutes, focal, multiple in 24 hours)4.1 to 6.3