Genetics of Febrile Seizures and Epilepsy (GEFS+)

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Mutations in 3 genes SCN1A, SCN1B and GABRG2 have been shown to cause GEFS+ in families of various ethnic origins.

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Language: English

Page range: 26 - 27

Published on: Apr 1, 2008

Published by: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers

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