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Q. A 2-year-old boy developed a generalized seizure after a fever which lasted for 10 min after that he became normal. After 12 hours he again developed a fever and again convulsion which lasted for 10 min with loss of consciousness for 10 min. After that he again became normal. His CT and EEG are normal. Does he require regular anticonvulsant therapy? Do all the cases of atypical febrile convulsion require regular AED?

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