Question
Can neonates develop jaundice due to hemolytic disease?
Answer
The patient was diagnosed with a bilirubin level of 12.5 in the neonatal department 30 days after birth. The doctor diagnosed it as hemolytic jaundice. The parents’ blood types are O and A, which may lead to ABO hemolytic disease. The symptoms of ABO hemolytic disease include jaundice, enlargement of the liver and spleen, and anemia, with varying degrees of severity. In severe cases, it may cause neurological damage. Therefore, early treatment should be initiated.