Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important cause of jaundice in an infant on the first day of life?

  1. Prematurity

  2. Breastfeeding

  3. Physiological jaundice

  4. Haemolysis

  5. Mid term-onset sepsis

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Haemolytic jaundice is the most important cause of jaundice presenting on the first day of life and needs to be excluded.