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PediatricsNewborn Care

Common causes of neonatal seizures

THE CONTEXT
The passage identifies common underlying causes of neonatal seizures and distinguishes associations in term and preterm neonates.

Etiologic associations

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HIE accounts for 40–50% of neonatal seizure cases.
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Ischemic stroke is listed as a common cause in term neonates.
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Intraventricular bleeding is listed as a common cause in preterm neonates.
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