16th September 2020

A mother presents to the GP with her 6-month-old baby with concerns

A mother presents to the GP with her 6-month-old baby with concerns that he has swollen sausage-like fingers and toes and has been very tired. On examination, the baby also appears to be slightly jaundiced. The family is of Afro – Caribbean ethnicity. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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