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'''Jaundice''' is yellowing of the [[skin]], [[eyes]] and mucous membranes. | '''Jaundice''' is yellowing of the [[skin]], [[eyes]] and mucous membranes. | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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 [[antigen]] in the bloodstream. |
[[category:diseases]] | [[category:diseases]] | ||