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Sepsis
While sepsis can lead to jaundice, jaundice as the only sign of sepsis is rare. Breastfeeding offers some protection against infection, particularly early on when colostrum provides preformed antibodies, cells, and other anti-infective substances.
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In utero exposure to one of the TORCH infections can lead to jaundice. TORCH infection
Physical findings may include hepatosplenomegaly, microcephaly, and/or rash.
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CLIPP 8 - neonatal jaundice13;
Intrinsic liver disease
Very rare cause of neonatal jaundice
Birth trauma (cephalohematoma or other bruising)
Reabsorption of blood and metabolism of red blood cells can cause jaundice.
<span>Sepsis
While sepsis can lead to jaundice, jaundice as the only sign of sepsis is rare. Breastfeeding offers some protection against infection, particularly early on when colostrum provides preformed antibodies, cells, and other anti-infective substances.
16/22
In utero exposure to one of the TORCH infections can lead to jaundice. TORCH infection
Physical findings may include hepatosplenomegaly, microcephaly, and/or rash.
Gilbert syndrome
Gilbert's syndrome (reduced activity of the enzyme glucuronyltransferase) is a relatively common cause of harmless jaundice (~5% of the popula Summary
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