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Might it be possible that a a high grade fever lead to a seizure in adults?
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Fever and seizure: Yes, it can. Please refer to the following link for detailed information. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fever/ds00077/dsection=symptoms.
Answered 5/7/2013
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