Synonyms: BFIE | BFIS | Benign familial infantile convulsions | Benign familial infantile seizures
Benign familial infantile epilepsy (BFIE) is a genetic epileptic syndrome characterized by the occurrence of afebrile repeated seizures in healthy infants between the third and eighth month of life.
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Advocacy Organizations
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
Our MISSION is to accelerate research, build community and advocate to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A-related disorders around the world.
Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia
Collaboration of research and care
Rare Epilepsy Network (REN)
Improving outcomes of people with rare epilepsies through an innovative collaborative infrastructure that drives urgent, patient-centered research, educaiton and advocacy.
SCN2A Asia Pacfic
To improve outcomes for families impacted by SCN2A through research and outreach programs
SCN2A Georgian Association
Spread awareness and to help families impacted by scn2a
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Clinical Trials
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