<prompt> Typical febrile seizures are characterized by all of the following except.Commonest cause of seizures In childrenSeizures do not last for more than minutesE.E.G. shows persistent abnormalityNo postictal neurological deficit t  <response>: Febrile convulsions are the commonest cause of seizures during early childhood. These convulsions are not related to degree of temperature but frequent if temperature rises abruptly. The Febrile convulsion Simple or benign Complex or atypical Characteristics of simple benign febrile convulsion The fits occur within 24 hours of onset of fever last less than 10 minutes Convulsions are generalized mostly not always No postictal neurological deficit EEG electroencephalogram is normal after few days of seizure The age of onset usually between 6 months and 5 years. Atypical febrile seizures: Characterised by presence of family history of epilepsy. Neurodevelopment retardation Convulsion due to organic neurological damage are precipitated by fever, as the cerebral threshold for seizures is reduced with elevation of temperature 