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Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia due to red cell haemolysis with infection

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Link to WHO Definition

Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia due to red cell haemolysis with infection – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/492702806

A condition affecting neonates, caused by red cell haemolysis due to infection. This condition is characterised by an increased level of bilirubin. This disease may present with jaundice. Transmission is commonly by vertical transmission. Confirmation is by an increased level of bilirubin of above 5 milligrams per decilitre (86 micromolar per litre).