Question 1

can toxoplasmosis infection in a man cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

No: Only in a pregnant women.  Men or women who have had toxo and are no longer infected at time of conception are not at risk, so you can feel guilt free changing the cats litter box for your pregnant partner, you also cannot transmit toxo to your partner, because part of the life cycle can only take place outside of the human body, however both partners can become infected from the same cat.

Question 2

birth defects are on the rise. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: First, are they really increasing, or are they just living. Up until recently in history most of those pregnancies with defects would miscarry or the baby die rapidly after birth. Now we save these pregnancies and children. However, if increase, it is likely the many environmental exposures we have in the industrial age, both in the air we breath and perhaps the foods we eat.

Question 3

can mono cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

No: From cdc: 
"there are no known associations between active ebv infection and problems during pregnancy, such as miscarriages or birth defects.".

Question 4

can valium cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Studies in rats have shown that it can lead to cleft palate and other palatal abnormalities.
Anti-anxiety meds like valium is category d meaning it is likely to cause birth defects. I would not recommend valium at any stage of pregnancy.

Question 5

can salmonella cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Yes via pyrexia!: Any febrile illness during the first trimester can cause open neural tube defects. Dehydration from profound diarrhea can lead to miscarriage and preterm birth. In other words, try to avoid salmonella if you are pregnant! that is avoid undercooked eggs, poultry, fish or meats (also avoid unpasteurized dairy products for other reasons).

Question 6

does ureaplasma cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an infection that should be treated but it does not normally cause birth defects.

Question 7

can listeriosis cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Birth complications: Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious complications in pregnant women. It can lead to infection of the amniotic fluid, premature labor, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Newborns who acquire listeria can also develop meningitis or sepsis.

Question 8

can spermicides cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: There are 2 reports of a very slight association of birth defects in children conceived whilst mothers were using spermicides. However these were retrospective rather than prospective studies, there are many more studies that refute the likelihood of subsequent birth defects.

Question 9

why does incest cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Gene errors: We all carry recessive genes to a few conditions that are not a problem unless they come together with another carrier.The closer you are related, the more genes you have in common. Two carriers, can conceive a baby that has both bad recessive genes, with any pregnancy.Whether this produces a fatal metabolic disorder or some lesser problem, the results are the same. The genes define you.

Question 10

can radiotherapy cause birth defects?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Significant radiation to a fetus between 8 and 18 weeks causes brain damage and mental retardation.  Pregnant women should delay radiation therapy when possible until after the baby is born.  However, radiation therapy can be used in pregnant women with shields that protect the fetus if the area radiated is far enough away. Radiation in non-pregnant women or men does not cause birth defects.

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