Torch infection: S are a group of diseases that

TORCH infections are a group of diseases that can be passed to your baby during pregnancy or after birth. Learn about the types, signs, diagnosis and prevention of TORCH infections and how they can affect your baby's health. A BSTRACT Introduction: Toxoplasmosis, other agents, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus (TORCH) infections are important groups of organisms which are initially inapparent, asymptomatic, and difficult to diagnose on the clinical ground during pregnancy but have the potential to cause bad obstetrical outcomes. The aim was to study the association of TORCH infection with the perinatal outcome in cases of high-risk pregnancies. TORCH syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by congenital infection with toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and other agents. It can affect the liver, spleen, blood, skin, eyes, and brain, and may lead to stillbirth or death. What is a TORCH infection? A TORCH infection, also known as TORCH syndrome, is an infection of the developing fetus or newborn that can occur in utero, during delivery, or after birth. It can be caused by any one of a group of infectious agents indicated in the acronym TORCH: Toxoplasma gondii