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Original Article

Does strengths of a positive direct antiglobulin test predicts the need for phototherapy and duration of phototherapy? – a single center, retrospective study

Jennifer Ilonzea Neonatal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UKView further author information
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Prakash Kannan Loganathana Neonatal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK;b Clinical Academic office, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK;c Department of Physics, University of Durham, Durham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rohit Kumara Neonatal Unit, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UKView further author information
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Chris Elliotd Transfusion, South Tees Pathology, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UKView further author information
Article: 2227910 | Received 01 Apr 2022, Accepted 16 Jun 2023, Published online: 25 Jun 2023

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