A 5-year old male was seen in the Emergency Room with high fever. The patient was febrile 2 days prior to consultation when several minutes prior, the mother suddenly noticed generalized jerking movements of his entire body followed by stiffening. The patient lost consciousness during the attack and was semi conscious when seen by the attending resident.  What is your clinical impression? Justify. What is the drug/s of choice and the alternative drug/s indicated?

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A 5-year old male was seen in the Emergency Room with high fever. The patient was febrile 2 days prior to consultation when several minutes prior, the mother suddenly noticed generalized jerking movements of his entire body followed by stiffening. The patient lost consciousness during the attack and was semi conscious when seen by the attending resident. 

What is your clinical impression? Justify. What is the drug/s of choice and the alternative drug/s indicated?

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