A 3-year-old girl is brought to the pediatric clinic by her parents. She had a sudden onset of seizure at home, characterized by generalized convulsions. Her parents report that she had a fever of 38.5.C (101.3.F) earlier in the day, which they treated with acetaminophen. The seizure lasted for about three minutes, and she has no history of previous seizures. The child is now postictal but gradually regaining consciousness. The parents are anxious and seeking advice on how to manage her condition. How should febrile seizures be managed?
a) Immediate administration of antiepileptic drugs
b) Immediate hospitalization and intensive care
c) Treating the underlying fever, with antiepileptics used only if seizures are prolonged or unmanageable
d) Ignoring the fever and focusing solely on anticonvulsant therapy



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