Vanessa has been successfully treated for sinus infections with quinolones and is somewhat surprised when the pediatrician refuses to prescribe a quinolone for her 11-year-old's sinus infection. The pediatrician explains that the decision was based on a particular adverse effect that occurs in children and adolescents who are given quinolones. To what adverse is the physician referring?

Question

A) severe, permanent psychiatric disorders
B) new-onset learning disabilities
C) cartilage damage
D) accelerated puberty

Answer 1

C