Characteristics and Risk Factors of Central Nervous System Infection in Children With Febrile Seizures.

Objective: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the necessity of performing lumbar puncture in patients experiencing febrile seizures, considering the epidemiology specific to Brazil.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed from January 2017 to December 2021.

Results: A total of 469 children with seizure and fever were analyzed.