<prompt> Febrile convulsionsAre best treated with Sodium ValproateShow an increase in familial incidenceMay associates with low feverOccur in 2-5 of children  <response>: B Show an increase in familial incidence Characteristics of simple benign febrile convulsions: Fits occurs within 24 hour of the onset of fever, last less than 10 minutes, usually single per febrile episode. Convulsions are generalized, a small proportion 4-18 of case may show focal convulsions. There is no postictal neurological deficit and electroencephalogram a few days after the seizure is normal. There may be a family history of febrile convulsions in the sibling. Febrile convulsions are unusual before the age of six months and after 5 years. Vast majority of patients do not require treatment for either their acute presentation with a seizure or for recurrences.Best way to manage is to control the temperature with acetaminophen Paracetamol or by sponging. When anticonvulsant therapy is judged by a doctor to be indicated, anticonvulsants can be prescribed. Sodium valproate or clonazepam are active against febrile seizures, with sodium valproate showing superiority over clonazepam. 