Use of Oral Fluconazole during Pregnancy and the Risk of Birth Defects

Use of Oral Fluconazole during Pregnancy and the Risk of Birth Defects

Author: 
Molgaard-Nielsen, D.
Publisher: 
New England Journal of Medicine
Date published: 
2013
Record type: 
Responsibility: 
Pasternak, B., jt. author
Hviid, A., jt. author
Journal Title: 
The New England Journal of Medicine
Source: 
The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 369, No. 9, August 29, 2013, pp. 830-839
Abstract: 

In an analysis of Danish health-registry data, the use of oral fluconazole during pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of birth defects overall or of 14 of 15 birth defects of concern. A small increase was shown in the absolute risk of tetralogy of Fallot.

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CITATION: Molgaard-Nielsen, D.. Use of Oral Fluconazole during Pregnancy and the Risk of Birth Defects . : New England Journal of Medicine , 2013. The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 369, No. 9, August 29, 2013, pp. 830-839 - Available at: https://library.au.int/use-oral-fluconazole-during-pregnancy-and-risk-birth-defects-4