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The Levels of Zinc and Neuron-specific Enolase in Febrile Convulsion
Hong Sang Cho, Jun Hun Shin, Ji Yeoung Seo, Cho Ae Lee, Se Hyun Kim, Kyu Young Chae
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(10):1087-1092.   Published online October 15, 2004
Purpose : To determine the role of zinc in febrile convulsion and to evaluate whether febrile convulsion causes neuronal damage, serum and cerebrospinal fluid(CSF), zinc and CSF neuron-specific enolase(NSE) levels were measured in patients with febrile convulsion, epilepsy and aseptic meningitis. Methods : Three groups were formed as follows : group I : 53 children with febrile convulsion; group II :...