<prompt> False about kernicteres is -No long term effectOccurs with bilirubin more than 25 mgDeposition in basal ganglionOpisthotonus  <response>: Ans. is 4aT i.e., No long term effect Kernicteruso Also known as bilirubin encephalopathy.o Resulting from deposition of indirect bilirubin in basal ganlion and brain stem nuclei,o Usually appear 2-5 days after birth.o Usually have long term sequale like movement disorder choreoathetosis, ballismus tremor sensorineural hearingloss.Clinical Features of kernicterusACUTEFORMPhase 1 1st 1-2 days: poor sucking, stupor, hypotonia, seizuresPhase 2 middle of 1 st wk: hypertonia of extensor muscles, opisthotonos, retrocollis, feverPhase 3 after the 1 st wk: hypertoniaCHRONIC FORMFirst year: hypotonia, active deep tendon reflexes, obligatory tonic neck reflexes, delayed motor skills.After 1st yr: movement disorders choreoathetosis, ballismus, tremor, upward gaze, sensorineural hearing loss. 