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What does tetracycline do to the fetus?
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Teeth stains.: Tetracyclines (including doxycycline) are avoided during pregnancy because they can cause permanent yellow-gray-brown tooth discoloration in adults after fetal/childhood exposure.
Answered 12/6/2015
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