Maternal exposure to hydroxychloroquine and birth defects.

Meredith M HowleyMartha M WerlerSarah C FisherAlissa R Van ZutphenSuzan L CarmichaelCheryl S BroussardDominique HeinkeElizabeth C AilesShannon M PruittJennita ReefhuisAllen A MitchellMarilyn L Brownenull null

Published in: Birth defects research (2021)

While teratogens typically produce a specific pattern of birth defects, the observed birth defects among the hydroxychloroquine-exposed women did not present a clear pattern, suggesting no meaningful evidence for the risk of specific birth defects. The number of exposed cases is small; results should be interpreted cautiously.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
birth weight
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
physical activity