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46 Is it fatal?

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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.

46 Is it fatal?

Epilepsy itself can cause death if prolonged repeated seizures ("status
epilepticus") are not treated properly. Such deaths are very rare,
however. More common is death due to hazards or accidents that occur
when someone has a seizure unexpectedly in a potentially dangerous
situation.

 

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