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

摘要

BackgroundNeonatal 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.