Kernicterus in a premature infant with a minimun bilirubin amount

A case of kernicterus in a premature neonate whose highest level of serum indirect bilirubin was 1 mg. is reported. The predisposing factors are discussed and a strong emphasis is placed upon the need for prevention.

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Published inBoletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México (Spanish edition) Vol. 34; no. 4; p. 909
Main Authors Vargas Origel, A, Portilla Aguilar, J, Jasso Gutiérrez, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Mexico 01.07.1977
Subjects
Bilirubin - blood
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Infant, Premature, Diseases - blood
Kernicterus - blood
Male
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Summary:A case of kernicterus in a premature neonate whose highest level of serum indirect bilirubin was 1 mg. is reported. The predisposing factors are discussed and a strong emphasis is placed upon the need for prevention.
ISSN:0539-6115