What Is Jaundice and Kernicterus?
Jaundice and its severe complication, kernicterus, are medical conditions that can have devastating consequences, particularly for newborns. Understanding Jaundice Jaundice is a condition characterized by yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, in…