Sentences with phrase «most immature immune system»

These babies have the most immature immune system and are at a higher risk.

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«We suspected that the young are most vulnerable because of their immature immune systems, but we didn't have a lot of hard evidence to show that before,» said study lead author Bo Hang, a Berkeley Lab staff scientist who previously found that thirdhand smoke could lead to genetic mutations in human cells.

The majority of skin and ear parasites, such as Demodex, Notoedres and Otodectes, most commonly occur in cats less than 12 months of age since kittens have an immature immune system; however, they can occur at any age.

These antibodies protect tiny pups with their immature immune systems during the period they are most susceptible to infections.

As with most communicable diseases, those with weakened or immature immune systems have the highest risk.