Regarding breast milk jaundice, the following are true EXCEPT

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it develops in an estimated 2% of breast-fed term infants
maximal unconjugated bilirubin concentrations as high as 10-30mg/dL reached during the 2nd-3rd week
jaundice may persist for 3-10 wk
phototherapy may be of benefit
kernicterus never occur

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(E). Although uncommon, kernicterus can occur in patients with breast milk jaundice

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