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Posted On : 04 Oct 2026

Can there be Post-ictal Leukocytosis and Neutrophilia in cases of proven Simple Febrile Siezure Disorder in infants where the etiology of fever is from Non-infective origin?

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Mah Mobeen

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yes can b reactive.

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Shemeli Mbuga

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yes, leukocytosis/neutrophilia can plausibly be post-ictal/stress-related and does not necessarily indicate bacterial infection.
But I would not use the leukocytosis alone to prove that it is post-ictal. The AAP guidance specifically recommends that investigations in a simple febrile seizure be directed toward identifying the cause of the fever rather than explaining the seizure itself

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manoj dongarwar

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posictal leucocytosis may be present

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Gina pinilla

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Yes it’s possible

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