11 What is the difference between partial and general seizures?
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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
11 What is the difference between partial and general seizures?
The distinction between "partial" and "generalized" seizures is the
most important feature of the new classifcation system. If the
excessive electrical discharge in the brain is limited to one area, the
seizure is partial. If the whole brain is involved, it is generalized.
In all, there are over 30 different seizure types. Therefore, the new
classification format subdivides the partial and generalized Epilepsies
into a number of different categories.
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