Question

A 3-day-old, full-term baby is noted to be jaundiced. He is exclusively breastfed and is feeding well. He is otherwise healthy. What is the most likely cause of his jaundice?

Accepted Answer

Physiological jaundice

Answer

Breast milk jaundice

Answer

Biliary atresia

Answer

Haemolytic disease of the newborn

Answer

Congenital hypothyroidism

Practice question

A 3-day-old, full-term baby is noted to be jaundiced. He is exclusively breastfed and is feeding well. He is otherwise healthy. What is the most likely cause of his jaundice?