Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)

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