Epilepsy in tropics: Indian perspective

Shejoy P Joshua; Ashok Kumar Mahapatra

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Epilepsy in tropics: Indian perspective

Shejoy P Joshua, Ashok Kumar Mahapatra^,

Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Prof. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Department of Neurosurgery, Rm. 720, C.N Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi India akmahapatra22000@gmail.com

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting 0.5‑1% of the population in India. The causes and treatment protocols vary widely. A proper understanding of the causes and treatment strategies is essential for managing this patient group. This article analyzes the common causes of epilepsy in India and provides a brief summary on the available treatment strategies.

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Epilepsy

India

surgery

tropics

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[1] Ngugi A. K., Bottomley C, Kleinschmidt I, Sander J. W., Newton C. R., . Estimation of the burden of active and life-time epilepsy: A meta-analytic approach. Epilepsia. 2010;51:883-90.
[Google Scholar]

[2] Appleton R. E., Nicholson A, . Atlas of epilepsy. (2 nd ed). London: Informa Healthcare; 2007. p. :57-75.
[Google Scholar]

[3] Singhi P, . Infectious causes of seizures andepilepsyin the developing world. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011;53:600-9.
[Google Scholar]

[4] Chuang M. J., Chang W. N., Chang H. W., Lin W. C., Tsai N. W., Hsieh M. J., et al . Predictors and long-term outcome of seizures after bacterialbrain abscess. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2010;81:913-7.
[Google Scholar]

[5] Murthy J, . Tuberculous meningitis: The challenges. Neurol India. 2010;58:716-22.
[Google Scholar]

[6] Murthy J. M., Jayalaxmi S. S., Kanikannan M. A., . Convulsive status epilepticus: Clinical profile in a developing country. Epilepsia. 2007;48:2217-23.
[Google Scholar]

[7] Narayanan J. T., Murthy J. M., . Nonconvulsive status epilepticus in a neurological intensive care unit: Profile in a developing country. Epilepsia. 2007;48:900-6.
[Google Scholar]

[8] Murthy J. M., . Acute symptomatic seizures: Clinical and etiological spectrum in developing countries.Epilepsy in tropics. Georgetown: Landes Bioscience; 2006. p. :133-43. In: editors
[Google Scholar]

[9] Patsalos P. N., Perucca E, . Clinically important drug interactions in epilepsy: Interactions between antiepileptic drugs and other drugs. Lancet Neurol. 2003;2:473-81.
[Google Scholar]

[10] Miller R. R., Porter J, Greebblatt D. J., . Clinical importance of the interaction of phenytoin and isoniazid: A report from the Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Program. Chest. 1979;75:353-8.
[Google Scholar]

[11] Duchowny M. S., Harvey A. S., Sperling M. R., Williamson P. D., . Indication and criteria for surgical intervention.Epilepsy: A comprehensive textbook. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2008. p. :p. 1751-9. In: editors
[Google Scholar]

[12] Indian Epilepsy Society , . New Delhi: Indian guidelines for the Management of Epilepsy-GEMIND: c2006-13 [cited 2008]. Available from
[Publisher]

[13] Hauser W. A., . The natural history of seizures.The treatment of epilepsy: Principles and practice. Philadelphia: Lea and Fibiger; 1993. p. :165-70. In: editor
[Google Scholar]

Epilepsy in tropics: Indian perspective

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Keywords

Epilepsy

India

surgery

tropics

Conflict of Interest

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