Newborns have a powerful immune system

2003/03/04 Galarraga Aiestaran, Ana - Elhuyar Zientzia

• Anatomia/Fisiologia
• Osasuna

According to a study conducted at Karolinska Hospital in Sweden, the immune system develops before the birth of the baby and, at childbirth, mechanisms are put in place to combat pathogens outside the uterus. When the bacteria come into contact with skin cells, the newborn produces numerous white blood cells. This protection system is represented by red grains.

Doctors have long known that red grains were not harmful. 2,000 years ago, Mesopotamian doctors wrote that newborn grains were benign and disappear. Now, in addition to being harmless, they have seen that they are beneficial.

Substances such as antibiotics have also been found in the fat that covers the newborn and the skin of the newborn. This allows them to protect themselves from infections. It is clear, therefore, that newborns have an effective immune system. In addition, the immune system helps maintain the balance between natural microorganisms of the skin and mucous membranes and the child.