DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
The acronym TORCH is a collective term for important infections during pregnancy. These include:
- Toxoplasmosis
- other(others such as syphilis, listeriosis, hepatitis B)
- rubella
- cytomegaly
- Herpessimplex
Other pathogens associated with congenital infections are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the parvovirus and the varicella zoster virus.
General informationThis section has been translated automatically.
It is the intrauterine transmission of these infections to the fetus that leads to a variety of symptoms when the child is born. Maternal risk factors include missed vaccinations, sexually transmitted infections and contact with animals during pregnancy. The timing of maternal infection is an important epidemiological factor, as damage to the fetus usually depends on gestational age. With the exception of HSV, infections during the first trimester have the most serious consequences for the fetus. ( Jaan A et al. 2025).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Jaan A et al. (2025) TORCH Complex. 2023 Jul 17. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing
