The diagnosis of epilepsy is applied to all people who have
A) convulsions.
B) seizures.
C) scalp electroencephalography.
D) spontaneously recurring seizures.
E) clonus.

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The diagnosis of epilepsy is based on the presence of spontaneously recurring seizures. While convulsions and clonus may be symptoms of seizures, they are not definitive criteria for diagnosis. Scalp electroencephalography may provide supportive evidence for the diagnosis, but the presence of recurring seizures is the primary diagnostic factor.

The Diagnosis of Epilepsy Is Applied to All People Who