The prevalence of neonatal jaundice and risk factors in healthy term neonates at National District Hospital in Bloemfontein

The prevalence of neonatal jaundice and risk factors in healthy term neonates at National District Hospital in Bloemfontein

Background: Neonatal jaundice affects one in two infants globally. The jaundice is the result of an accumulation of bilirubin as foetal haemoglobin is metabolised by the immature liver. High serum levels of bilirubin result in lethargy, poor feeding and kernicterus of the infant. Aim: The main aim o...

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Main Authors: Hanneke Brits, Jeanie Adendorff, Dyanti Huisamen, Dahne Beukes, Kristian Botha, Hanre Herbst, Gina Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-04-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Subjects:
neonatal jaundice
prevalence
associated factors
bilirubin levels
healthy term neonates
Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/1582

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