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Overview of TORCH Infections in Pregnancy by Jafar Nory is a document available to read on EtoBox.
TORCH infections refer to a group of infections transmitted from mother to fetus that can cause serious complications in newborns, including toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus. These infections may present with low birth weight, jaundice, rash, organomegaly, eye and neurological issues. Diagnosis involves testing body fluids and tissues through methods like culture, PCR, and serological tests to identify the specific infection.
- Author
- Jafar Nory
- Language
- EN