The 2003 edition of the Red Book--a.k.a. the 2003 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases-26th Edition--is hot off the presses and available at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) book store.
Major congenital malformations not linked to first trimester tetracycline use
November 22nd 2024A large population-based study found that first-trimester tetracycline exposure does not elevate the risk of major congenital malformations, though specific risks for nervous system and eye anomalies warrant further research.