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What are the main features of neonatal jaundice in 1st 24 hrs

A

If it occurs in first 24 hrs of life it is always pathological - need to test conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin levels

Causes
Haemolytic disorders- rhesus incompatibility, ABO incompatibility, G6PD deficiency, spcherocytosis, congenital infections and sepsis

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What are the main causes of neonatal jaundice from 24 hrs to 2 weeks old

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Physiologic
Breast milk
Dehydration
Infection
Sepsis
Haemolysis
Bruising
Polycythaemia
Crigler-Najjar Syndrome

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