The type of jaundice which occurs in newborns as a result of blood group incompatibility is
A)breast milk jaundice
B)physiologic jaundice
C)hemolytic jaundice
D)hemochromolytic jaundice
E)wilson disease

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Hemolytic jaundice occurs when there is excessive breakdown of red blood cells leading to increased bilirubin levels. In newborns, this can occur due to blood group incompatibility between the mother and baby, where the mother's immune system produces antibodies that attack the baby's red blood cells. This type of jaundice is also known as neonatal jaundice or hemolytic disease of the newborn. Breast milk jaundice, physiologic jaundice, and Wilson disease are unrelated causes of jaundice. Hemochromolytic jaundice is not a recognized medical term.

The Type of Jaundice Which Occurs in Newborns as a Result