ABO incompatibility
Treatment:
Phototherapy with bili-lights standard treatment for the elevated bilirubin and jaundice. On rare occasion an exchange transfusion may be indicated.
Expectations (prognosis):
Full recovery is expected without residual or permanent problems.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
You were released from the hospital after a "short stay" (less than 48 hours) and your newborn infant becomes significantly jaundiced, especially if your blood type is O.
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