Question
What diseases are newborns prone to infection with?
Answer
Newborns are susceptible to diseases caused by Gram-negative bacteria, as they cannot receive immunoglobulin M (IgM) through the placenta. This is a primary antibody used to combat bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Therefore, they are more likely to suffer from infections related to Escherichia coli, such as meningitis and sepsis.