Congenital Infections (TORCH)
About the disease & condition
Infections transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy.
Known symptoms
- Low birth weight
- Jaundice
- Rash
- Neurological abnormalities
Known causes
- Toxoplasmosis
- Rubella
- CMV
- Herpes infection
Care
- Early diagnosis
- Antiviral/antibiotic treatment
- Supportive NICU care
- Long-term developmental follow-up
