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1
Q

What are the causes of jaundice which present within the first 24 hours of birth?

A

Rhesus haemolytic disease
ABO incompatibility
Sepsis
Red cell anomalies e.g. spherocytosis or G6PD deficiency

2
Q

What tests would you do in a baby which presents with jaundice in the first day of life?

A

Blood film
Blood grouping
Coombs test