Which of the following statement is true for physiological jaundice in neonate?
High-Yield Explanation
Most neonates develop visible jaundice due to elevation of unconjugated bilirubin concentration during their first week. This common condition is called Physiological jaundice. It lasts for 5 days in term infants & 7 days in preterm infants. It doesnot require any treatment & disappers spontaneously. In pathological jaundice clinical jaundice will appear in the first 24hrs of life. Ref: Nelson, 18th Edition, Pages 760-761; O P Ghai, 6th Edition, Pages 170-171.