Newborns often have deficiencies in collectin-like proteins, making them more susceptible to what type of infection?
A)Cardiac
B)Urinary
C)Respiratory
D)Gastrointestinal

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Neonates may also be deficient in some of the collectins and collectin-like proteins. This deficiency is especially true of preterm neonates. Some preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome are deficient in at least one collectin, which negatively affects its innate defense against respiratory infections. The other options are not necessarily related to collectin deficiencies.

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