Newborns are highly susceptible to infection as a result of:
A) excessive levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) and immunoglobulin M (IgM).
B) diminished nonspecific and specific immunity.
C) increased humoral immunity.
D) overwhelming anti-inflammatory response.

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Newborns have diminished inflammatory (nonspecific) and humoral (specific) immunity. They are unable to mount a local inflammatory reaction at the portal of entry to signal infection, and the resulting symptoms are vague and nonspecific, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Newborns have diminished or absent IgA and IgM. Humoral and anti-inflammatory immune responses are diminished in newborns.

Newborns Are Highly Susceptible to Infection as a Result Of