Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)

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TORCH

  • T-Toxoplasmosis
  • O-Other (Group B Strep, HIV, Syphilis)
  • R-Rubella
  • C-Cytomegalovirus
  • H-Herpes Simplex

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These are the possible types of infections that can affect both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy. They are Toxoplasmosis, other (GBS, HIV, Syphilis), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Simplex

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