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Original Research Articles

Serum sodium levels do not predict recurrence of febrile seizures within 24 hours

Acharaporn MaksikharinDepartment of PediatricsFaculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Ongkarak, Nakhonnayok, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Olarn PrommalikitDepartment of PediatricsFaculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Ongkarak, Nakhonnayok, Thailand
Pages 44-46 | Published online: 13 Oct 2014

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