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Infant jaundice: The harmless condition that can turn fatal

About six out of 10 children get jaundice when they are born. This usually harmless condition - seen two to four days after birth - is characterised by a yellow appearance of the eyes and skin. Ideally, it should disappear within the first three weeks but if not resolved by then, there could be underlying conditions contributing to it.

These include:

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