Neonatal protection system

2003/04/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Anatomia/Fisiologia

It is very common to remove red grains on the skin to newborns. Doctors knew they are transient and are not indicators of a disease. Now, however, some researchers have seen that they are indicators of a violent response of the neonatal immune system.

According to a study at Karolinska Hospital in Sweden, when the bacteria come into contact with the skin cells of the baby, the newborn produces numerous white blood cells. This protection system is represented by red grains.

Substances such as antibiotics have also been found in the fat that covers the skin of the newborn and in the skin of the newborn. This protects newborns from infections. It is clear, therefore, that newborns have an effective immune system.