<s>[INST] Is jaundice contagious? [/INST] No, jaundice itself is not contagious. Jaundice is caused by an excess of bilirubin in the bloodstream and is a symptom of an underlying medical condition such as liver disease.However, the underlying medical condition that causes jaundice can be contagious. For example, hepatitis A, B, and C are all contagious viral infections that can cause jaundice. Other contagious illnesses that can cause jaundice include mononucleosis, malaria, and cytomegalovirus. Furthermore, some newborns develop jaundice as a result of an immature liver, which is not contagious. Source: Yashoda Hospital. Link: https://www.yashodahospitals.com/blog/decoding-the-myths-about-jaundice/. Field: Hepatology . Disease: Jaundice </s>