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kernicterus
kernicterus Kernicterus is a brain injury syndrome caused by high levels of unconjugated bilirubin, which can enter the brain and damage areas such as the basal ganglia, brain stem, and cerebellum.
Kernicterus is a brain injury syndrome caused by high levels of unconjugated bilirubin, which can enter the brain and damage areas such as the basal ganglia, brain stem, and cerebellum. It occurs mainly in newborns and may involve movement problems, abnormal muscle tone, impaired upward gaze, and hearing loss.