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From Mary Kugler, R.N., Former About.com Guide to Rare Diseases

Preventable Infant Brain Damage On the Rise

Sunday September 7, 2003
Kernicterus is a life-long neurological disorder caused by severely high levels of bilirubin in a newborn’s blood. We have the tools and technology to prevent it or treat it if caught early. So why does the number of cases of kernicterus seem to be rising?

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