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The document discusses jaundice in newborns (icterus neonatorum), also known as physiological jaundice. It describes how jaundice appears as a yellow discoloration of the skin and develops as bilirubin levels rise above certain thresholds. Newborns are more prone to jaundice due to higher bilirubin production and a transient inability of the liver to effectively clear bilirubin. The document outlines the processes of bilirubin metabolism, transport, hepatic clearance and enterohepatic circulation. It also d
- Author
- Shivangi Sharma
- Language
- EN