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Prevalence of Bilirubin Encephalopathy in Calabar, South-South, Nigeria (A 5-Year Review)
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Prevalence of Bilirubin Encephalopathy in Calabar, South-South, Nigeria (A 5-Year Review)
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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Abstract
Background: Bilirubin encephalopathy is the clinical syndrome associated with bilirubin toxicity to the central nervous system resulting in chronic and permanent sequelae. It has been estimated that approximately 60% of term babies and 80% of preterm babies develop jaundice within the first week of life. Objective: To determine the prevalence, morbidity and mortality of bilirubin encephalopathy at our centre. Methodology: A retrospective descriptive review of the case files of all babies diagnosed with bilirubin encephalopathy over the past 5 years from January 2010 to December 2014 was undertaken. Information retrieved from the case notes included age, sex, presence of fever, duration of illness, place of delivery, causes and treatment. The outcome measures such as discharged home, discharged against medical advice, and death were also noted. Results: Out of a total of 2,820 babies, 21 (0.74%) were admitted on account of bilirubin en...
