'''Jaundice''' is yellowing of the [[skin]], [[eyes]] and mucous membranes.
'''Jaundice''' is yellowing of the [[skin]], [[eyes]] and mucous membranes.
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This condition can be a symptom of [[hepatitis]] infection, an increase in the breakdown of [[Red blood cell|red blood cells]] (such as [[malaria]]) or an inability to drain [[bile]] from the biliary system, or having too much [[bilirubin]] in the bloodstream.
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This condition can be a symptom of [[hepatitis]] infection, an increase in the breakdown of [[red blood cell]]s (such as [[malaria]]) or an inability to drain [[bile]] from the biliary system, or having too much [[bilirubin]] in the bloodstream.
Jaundice is a common disease affecting infants and early diagnosis is needed to cure the disease.
Jaundice is a common disease affecting infants and early diagnosis is needed to cure the disease.