Symptom combination
Fever and Seizures
18 conditions commonly cause both fever and seizures in India.
Conditions causing both symptoms
Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications
Emergency
high fever, severe headache, confusion, seizures
ℹ️ immediately
Unspecified viral encephalitis
Emergency
high fever, severe headache, confusion, seizures
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance
Acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy, unspecified
Emergency
sudden severe headache, confusion, seizures, weakness
ℹ️ immediately
Postinfectious acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy
Emergency
severe headache after infection, confusion, seizures, fever
ℹ️ immediately
Postimmunization acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy
Emergency
severe headache after vaccination, confusion, seizures, fever
ℹ️ immediately
Other acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy
Emergency
severe headache, high fever, confusion, seizures
ℹ️ immediately - call ambulance
Dravet syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
Emergency
seizures starting in infancy, fever-triggered seizures, prolonged seizure lasting over 30 minutes, developmental delays
ℹ️ immediately - requires emergency hospitalization
Dravet syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
seizures starting before age 1, fever-induced seizures, different types of seizures, developmental delays
ℹ️ immediately for diagnosis, ongoing specialist care required
Frequently asked questions
What causes fever and seizures together in India?
Common conditions that cause both include:
Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications, Unspecified viral encephalitis, Acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy, unspecified, Postinfectious acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy, Postimmunization acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy.
When should I see a doctor for fever and seizures?
See a doctor within 24 hours if symptoms are severe,
persistent beyond 2 days, or worsening. Call 112 for any emergency.
Important: This is general health information only — not medical advice.
Always consult a qualified doctor. Emergency: call 112.
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