Risk Factors for Kernicterus in Neonatal Jaundice

Background: Kernicterus is a neurologic syndrome resulting from deposition of unconjugated bilirubin in the basal ganglia and brain stem nuclei. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for kernicterus in neonatal jaundice. Material & Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carri...

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Main Authors: Hussain Bux Korejo, Ghulam Rasool Bhurgri, Sikander Bhand, Muhammad Ali Qureshi, Ghulam Mustafa Dahri, Raj Kumar Chohan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2010-06-01
Series:Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/193