A 10-month-old child is brought in by her mother. While being carried to her cot she stiffened, turned her head to the right and cried, followed by about five minutes of floppiness. She is normally well and takes no medications. On arrival she responds to you and her mother. HR is 110/min, BP 80/45 and temperature 39 degrees C. Her mother is distraught.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
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This condition has two types. What are the differences between them?
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What factors would determine whether you perform further investigations?
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She looks well, has symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection and urine microscopy does not suggest UTI. You decide not to investigate further. Her mother asks about long-term issues. What would you tell her?
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