Common antibiotic reduces low birth weight and prematurity (IMAGE)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Common antibiotic reduces low birth weight and prematurity

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A common antibiotic has been found to reduce low birth weight and premature births, if taken during pregnancy, in countries where malaria is endemic, according to a research review.

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Atharva Whaval

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