Neonates have an immature immune system, which cannot adequately protect against
infectious diseases. Early in life, immune protection is accomplished by maternal antibodies …

Placental transfer of maternal IgG antibodies to the fetus is an important mechanism that
provides protection to the infant while his/her humoral response is inefficient. IgG is the only …

Mumps is a common childhood infection caused by the mumps virus. The hallmark of
infection is swelling of the parotid gland. Aseptic meningitis and encephalitis are common …

Abstract Marek's disease (MD), caused by Marek's disease virus (MDV), is a commercially
important neoplastic disease of poultry which is only controlled by mass vaccination …

Objective To investigate the duration of the presence of maternal antibodies to measles in
infants. Design Prospective study (May 2006 to November 2008). Setting Five hospitals in …

Maternal passage of immunoglobulin G (IgG) is an important passive mechanism for
protecting the infant while the neonatal immune system is still immature and ineffective. IgG …

Respiratory infectious diseases encountered early in life may result in life-threatening
disease in neonates, which is primarily explained by the relatively naive neonatal immune …

Infants are born with immature immune systems, making it difficult for them to effectively
respond to the infectious pathogens encountered shortly after birth. Maternal antibody is …

Importance The design of infant immunization schedules requires an understanding of the
factors that determine the immune response to each vaccine antigen. Data Sources …

This paper reviews literature on passively transferred maternal antibodies against measles
in infants. The amount and decay of these antibodies can be a result of changing patterns in …