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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]] | ||
Revision as of 00:29, May 8, 2008
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 cells (such as malaria) or an inability to drain bile from the biliary system, or having too much antigen in the bloodstream.
