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Jaundice is often seen in liver disease such as hepatitis or liver cancer. It may also indicate obstruction of the biliary tract, for example by gallstones or pancreatic cancer, or less commonly be congenital in origin.

Neonatal jaundice is usually harmless: this condition is often seen in infants around the second day after birth, lasting until day 8 in normal births, or to around day 14 in premature births.

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Can an adult catch yellow jaundice from a newborn that has jaundice?

No, an adult cannot catch jaundice from a newborn. Jaundice itself is not a contagious condition; it is a symptom of an underlying issue, often related to liver function or hemolysis. In newborns, jaundice is commonly caused by physiological factors, such as the immaturity of the liver or increased breakdown of red blood cells. However, if the underlying cause of jaundice is due to an infectious disease, that disease could potentially be transmissible.


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What abnormal skin colors result from liver disorders?

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Is infant jaundice fatal?

Infant jaundice can be fatal if untreated. Most infants recover.


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John Dice discovered Jaundice.


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Is Jaundice spread?

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Did Ernest Hemingway have jaundice?

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