In Neonatal cholestasis direct bilirubin is –
Correct Answer: >20%
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., >20% Neonatal cholestasiso Prolonge elevation of serum level of conjugated bilirubin beyond the 1st 14 days of life,o Causes may be:InfectiousGeneticMetabolicMechanical obstruction (Biliary)IdiopathicPathological Jaundice (Ghai TYep. 147)STB (Serum Total bilirubin) > 5 mg;dl DI10mg''dID212-13 thereaftero Appearence of Jaundice within 24 hour,o Jaundice beyound 3 week (In Nelson beyond 2 week),o Conjugated bilirubin.o Direct reacting bilirubin >2 mg'dl at any time, or more than 20% of total serum bilirubin (Journal America! Family Physician)--Feb. 2000
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