What’s the life expectancy for a child with Dravet syndrome?

What’s the life expectancy for a child with Dravet syndrome?

About 15% to 20% of people with Dravet syndrome die before adulthood. Up to 20% of individuals with Dravet syndrome usually die from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), long-lasting seizures and seizure-related accidents and injuries such as drowning and infections.

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