A 23-year-old pregnant female visits her primary care provider for her final prenatal checkup.The primary care provider determines that the fetus has developed an infection in utero.Which of the following would be increased in the fetus at birth?

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IgM is the first antibody produced by the fetus in response to an infection. Elevated levels of IgM at birth indicate an in utero infection, as IgM does not cross the placenta from the mother.

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