Benign febrile seizures are characterized by:
A) A temperature lower than 39° C
B) Respiratory or ear infections
C) Onset after the fifth year of life
D) Episodes lasting 30 minutes or longer

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An acute respiratory or ear infection is usually present.Simple febrile seizures are rare in infants before 9 months of age or in children older than 5 years of age.The convulsion occurs with a rise in temperature higher than 39° C (102.2 °F).The convulsion is short (15 minutes or less).

Benign Febrile Seizures Are Characterized By