Use of antibiotics during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformations
21 Jul, 2017 | 00:22h | UTCUse of antibiotics during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformations: A population based cohort study – British Journal of Pharmacology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: New study finds link between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and risk for birth defects – News Medical (free)
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In this large cohort clindamycin, doxycycline, quinolones, macrolides, and phenoxymethylpenicillin were associated with congenital malformations. Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, and nitrofurantoin were not associated with birth defects.