Diseases
neural tube defects prophylaxis
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Overview
CDC recommended that women who had a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect consume folic acid before planning to become pregnant again. The U.S. Public Health Service recommended that all women who could become pregnant get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day to prevent neural tube defects.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is neural tube defects prophylaxis?
CDC recommended that women who had a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect consume folic acid before planning to become pregnant again. The U.S. Public Health Service recommended that all women who could become pregnant get 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day to prevent neural tube defects.
What are the symptoms of neural tube defects prophylaxis?
indication not a disease
What causes neural tube defects prophylaxis?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for neural tube defects prophylaxis?
folic acid
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