Etymology

Dravet syndrome

Today it means: An autosomal-dominant genetic disorder that causes a catastrophic form of epilepsy, usually beginning in infancy, with prolonged seizures that are often triggered by high temperatures or fever. Full definition →

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First described in 1978 by Charlotte Dravet.

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