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What are the symptoms of kernicterus?
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KERNIECTERUS: Hyperbilirubinemia in infants causes kernicterus. Sx are lethargy, poor feeding, vomiting, seizures. Itmay result in mental retardation, cerebral palsy later in childhood due to encephalopathy.
Answered 10/4/2016
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CNS damage: symptoms of kernicterus include hearing loss, spasticity and delays in development, including cognitive, motor and personal social areas.
Answered 7/12/2015
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