Neonatal Immunity
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The neonate lacks the ability to mount a full immunological response; accordingly, maternal IgG is transported across the placenta....
NEONATAL IMMUNITY
The neonate lacks the ability to mount a
full immunological response; accordingly, maternal IgG is transported across
the placenta late in pregnancy and is also absorbed across the gastrointestinal
tract from breast milk. Maternal IgA secreted into breast milk will also
provide mucosal protection for the neonate.
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