Yes, there are several teratogens that can cause birth defects through male exposure. There is documented evidence that exposure to Agent Orange that was used during the Vietnam War has caused birth defects in first and second generation births. Additionally, radiation can lead to issues for many generations afterward. There are some viruses that are mutagenic and can cause defects in progeny as well.
No he did not have any birth defects.
There are thousands of identified birth defects. Birth defects are abnormal developments present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability. Some, but not all are fatal.
fetal alcohol syndrome
No; a teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects.
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
Birth defects are possible in pregnant patients taking Cipro. It has not been proven that Cipro is the cause of the defects, however.
The four causes of birth defects are body metabolism,function of structure, and heart.
Yes, some birth defects can be caused by genetic factors that are passed down from parent to child. These inherited genetic mutations may increase the risk of certain birth defects occurring in future generations. However, not all birth defects are caused by genetics.
The Zika virus can cause birth defects, such as microcephaly, when pregnant women are infected.
As of now, there have been no recent updates on the Tylenol birth defects lawsuit.
Actually, males have more birth defects that females. World wide, per 1 female that has a birth defect, 150 males have either died or are suffering from a birth defect.