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Newborn Jaundice (cont.)

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Newborn Jaundice Prognosis

The majority of children with jaundice will recover fully and without permanent adverse effects.

  • Sometimes, a baby will need light treatment in a hospital to lower bilirubin levels.
  • Only a very few infants will require exchange transfusion.

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