Gerbil seizure predisposition: reflex epileptiform seizures in genetically susceptible animals
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*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Some gerbils inherit a predisposition to reflex epilepsy and show repeated clonic-tonic (stereotypical epileptiform) seizures beginning at about 2 months of age. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Frequent gentle handling during the first 3 weeks of life can suppress seizures in genetically predisposed gerbils.