Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy And Birth Defects: Study Examines Associations
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 00:21
in Health & Medicine
Penicillin and several other antibacterial medications commonly taken by pregnant women do not appear to be associated with many birth defects, according to a new report. However, other antibiotics, such as sulfonamides and nitrofurantoins, may be associated with several severe birth defects and require additional scrutiny.