Table 3

Cox model for predictors of seizure recurrence within 12 hours after initial control

Characteristic

Hazard ratio

95% CI

p-value

Focal seizure

2.86

1.49–5.49

0.002

Number of seizures prior to treatment: ≥ 3

2.45

1.42–4.23

0.001

Cerebral malaria

3.32

1.94–5.66

< 0.001

Recent use of diazepam

2.43

1.19–4.95

0.01

Treatment with diazepam vs. midazolam

1.96

1.16–3.33

0.01

Mpimbaza et al. Malaria Journal 2009 8:145   doi:10.1186/1475-2875-8-145