Antiherpetic Medication Use and the Risk of Gastroschisis: Findings from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study, 1997–2007

ConclusionsOur study raises the possibility of an increased risk of gastroschisis because of either antiherpetic medication use during early pregnancy or the underlying genital herpes infection for which it was indicated.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - May 1, 2013 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Katherine A. Ahrens, Marlene T. Anderka, Marcia L. Feldkamp, Mark A. Canfield, Allen A. Mitchell, Martha M. Werler, Tags: Brief report Source Type: research