Hyperbilirubinemia in newborns is caused by _____.

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Hyperbilirubinemia in newborns is caused by an excess of bilirubin, which comes from the breakdown of red blood cells. When the liver cannot process bilirubin efficiently, it accumulates in the blood and leads to jaundice. Factors that contribute to the excessive breakdown of red blood cells include incompatible blood types between mother and baby, Rh disease, and genetic disorders like G6PD deficiency. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are not known to directly cause hyperbilirubinemia in newborns.

Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns Is Caused by _____