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What are the side effects of tetracycline on fetus?

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience

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.

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