title: Clinical teratology.
abstract: Of particular importance in teratogenesis is the time of exposure to the offending environmental agent, route of exposure, and genotype of the embryo and the mother. The major teratogens include irradiation, maternal infections, other illnesses in pregnancy (diabetes, thyroid disease, maternal phenylketonuria, virilizing diseases), a host of pharmacologic agents and environmental contaminants. Teratogen exposure carries the potential for cancer in later life. Several sources of information on teratogens are now available.
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000506:poisoning; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007255:Information Services; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004785:Environmental Pollutants