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Epilepsy is one the most common serious neurological disorder and one of the reasons that patients visit family physician. Epilepsy in children, especially infants, differs from adults in the clinical manifestations of their seizures and in the presence of different electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns and etiologies. We inteded to provide an overview of the classification and etiology of diferent types of epilepsy in children. The existence of an algorithm of anamnestic, clinical elements, laboratory tests and medical imaging investigations by age groups is a useful tool for the family doctor in order to make an early diagnosis.