“…It involves the deposition of unconjugated bilirubin into the cortical gray matter, predominantly the basal ganglia. 30,31 Most common cause is a hemolytic anemia, usually due to Rh or ABO incompatibility. The risk of developing bilirubin encephalopathy is higher in neonates with low birth weight, hypothermia, anoxia, acidosis, sepsis, hypoalbuminemia, and meningitis.…”