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Prophylaxis of febrile convulsions—Is it indicated?

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    Mohnish Suri,  Madhulika & Gurmeet Singh

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Suri, M., Madhulika & Singh, G. Prophylaxis of febrile convulsions—Is it indicated?. Indian J Pediatr 60, 467–468 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02751219

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