Response to question A
Generalized seizures affect both portions of the cerebral hemisphere whereas partial seizures are limited to a particular area within the cerebellum that has been damaged. For example temporal lobe seizures can manifest as mystical expressions and may be misdiagnosed as schizophrenia. The etiology of both generalized and partial seizures can be due to accidents hereditary- genetic ion channel/ receptor defects; brain damage due to infection. However, partial seizures occurring from underlying conditions such meningitis, high fever, concussion or chemical excitation as side effects of drugs are not classified as epileptic seizures even though they may develop later into that state. ...
