dravet syndrome

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What does dravet syndrome mean?

An autosomal-dominant genetic disorder that causes a catastrophic form of epilepsy, usually beginning in infancy, with prolonged seizures that are often triggered by high temperatures or fever.

Where does dravet syndrome come from?

First described in 1978 by Charlotte Dravet.

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