What is persistent cholestatic jaundice in newborns

Neonatal delayed cholestasis jaundice is considered to be caused by congenital biliary atresia, genetic metabolic diseases, infections, etc.

1. Congenital biliary atresia

This is the most important cause of neonatal delayed cholestasis jaundice. Under normal circumstances, bile should be secreted from the liver into the intestinal tract through the bile duct, but in the case of congenital biliary atresia, bile duct obstruction will occur, bile can not be discharged normally, leading to jaundice.

2. Genetic metabolic diseases such

as congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, etc.

3. Infections such

as cytomegalovirus infection, hepatitis B virus infection, etc., can also cause neonatal delayed cholestasis jaundice.