Correlation between early weaning and milk protein allergy

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until 6 months by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, many mothers, within their respective scenarios and needs, opt for early weaning, which can have consequences, such as allergy to cow's milk protein (CMPA). CMPA is characterized by an immune-mediated adverse reaction to food protein, and the clinical manifestations can be diverse. Briefly, breastfeeding influences CMPA through the gut microbiota.Thus, the  effects of early weaning associated with cow's milk protein allergy will be addressed in this work, including the pathophysiological aspects, diagnosis and treatment, in order to show the relevance of the association of both factors.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevenIVmulti2023-014