Jaundice

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Jaundice (also called icterus) is a disease. It shows as a yellowing of the skin. People who have it have a problem to properly dispose of dead red blood cells. The disease is common in newly-born babies. It usually starts the second day after birth.

Jaundice can also be a consequence of other diseases, like Malaria, Hepatitis, or gallstones.