Fluoroquinolones are generally avoided in pediatric patients and during pregnancy because of observed toxicity to which tissue in animal studies?
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Correct answer: Articular cartilage
In juvenile animal models, fluoroquinolones caused arthropathy and damage to weight-bearing joints. While they are used in children for specific life-threatening infections, they are generally avoided to prevent potential cartilage damage.
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