Which of the following is the reason why infants rarely experience anaphylactic reactions?

A) Infants have received natural immunity to allergens from their mothers before birth.
B) Allergens do not affect infants.
C) Infants have not yet developed antibodies to allergens.
D) None of the above


C

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