Maternal separation during breastfeeding as a risk factor for developing giardiasis: evaluation in a rodent model

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate how maternal separation during breastfeeding affects the severity of giardiasis caused by G. lamblia.
• Rodent model used to simulate maternal separation during breastfeeding.
• Assessment of G. lamblia infection severity in separated and non-separated subjects.
• Comparison of infection outcomes based on maternal interaction levels.
• Maternal separation increased the severity of G. lamblia infection.
• Early maternal interactions may provide protective benefits against giardiasis.
• Findings underscore the significance of early-life conditions in infection outcomes.