Abstract:Dravet Syndrome (Dravet) is a severe childhood epileptic encephalopathy. The disease begins around the age of six months, with a febrile stage, characterized by febrile seizures with otherwise normal development. By the end of the first year of life, the disease progresses to the worsening stage, featuring recurrent intractable seizures and the appearance of additional comorbidities, including global developmental delay, cognitive deficits, hyperactivity and motor problems. Later, in early school years, Dravet… Show more
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