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