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Kernicterus is damage to the brain centers of babe from either jaundice. Newborn come typically "polycythemic", meaning it keep around as well numerous red blood cells. After it weaken a cells, one of a by-products is bilirubin, which circulates in the blood, and is the causal agent of jaundice.

Around adults & older babies, jaundice is harmless as such. However a tissues protecting a brain (a blood-brain barrier) are unformed within newborns. A hematoidin penetrates a brain, & literally stains a nerve bodies, stimulating irreversible damage. Based on a level of exposure, the results range from either obscure to severe brain damage.

Adam: An Overview
An extensive look at kernicterus, including a description, the causes, incidence and risk factors.

NORD: Kernicterus
Offers synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.

Family Practice Notebook: Kernicterus
Offers the pathophysiology, symptoms and signs and prognosis.

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