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Major birth defect rates by specific fluoroquinolones
| Fluoroquinolone | No. (%; 95% CI) of major birth defects |
|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin | 8/336 (2.4; 1.0–4.6) |
| Ofloxacin | 4/137 (2.9; 0.8–7.3) |
| Levofloxacin | 1/112a (0.9; 0.02–4.9) |
| Moxifloxacin | 6/93a (6.5; 2.4–13.5) |
| Norfloxacin | 1/77 (1.3; 0.03–7.0) |
One case that was exposed to moxifloxacin and levofloxacin is included under both agents.
