Maternal separation during breastfeeding as a risk factor for developing giardiasis: evaluation in a rodent model
Our findings demonstrate that maternal separation during breastfeeding intensifies the severity of G. lamblia infection. This suggests that early-life maternal interactions may play a protective role in host resistance specifically against G. lamblia, highlighting the relevance of early-life conditions in shaping outcomes of giardiasis.
Authors
- Zulma Y Dueñas
- Rafael Guerrero-Lozano
- G. Garcia-Laguna
- M. F. Gerena-Cruz
- I. M. Guatibonza-Arévalo
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Universidad del Rosario (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gut Pathogens
- Published
- 2026-02-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13099-025-00720-5
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00