Use of Certain Antiviral Drugs During Pregnancy Not Linked With Higher Risk of Major Birth Defects
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical AssociationAn analysis of data from Denmark finds no associated increased risk of major birth defects for mothers who were exposed during the first trimester of pregnancy to the antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, often used to treat herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections, according to a study in the August 25 issue of JAMA.