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It is possible for genetic conditions ([[Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome]]) to present in a similar manner.<ref name="pmid12833411">{{cite journal |author=Knoblauch H, Tennstedt C, Brueck W, ''et al'' |title=Two brothers with findings resembling congenital intrauterine infection-like syndrome (pseudo-TORCH syndrome) |journal=Am. J. Med. Genet. A |volume=120A |issue=2 |pages=261–5 |year=2003 |month=July |pmid=12833411 |doi=10.1002/ajmg.a.20138 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.20138}}</ref><ref name="pmid11226724">{{cite journal |author=Vivarelli R, Grosso S, Cioni M, ''et al'' |title=Pseudo-TORCH syndrome or Baraitser-Reardon syndrome: diagnostic criteria |journal=Brain Dev. |volume=23 |issue=1 |pages=18–23 |year=2001 |month=March |pmid=11226724 |doi= |url=http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0387760400001881}}</ref> | It is possible for genetic conditions ([[Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome]]) to present in a similar manner.<ref name="pmid12833411">{{cite journal |author=Knoblauch H, Tennstedt C, Brueck W, ''et al'' |title=Two brothers with findings resembling congenital intrauterine infection-like syndrome (pseudo-TORCH syndrome) |journal=Am. J. Med. Genet. A |volume=120A |issue=2 |pages=261–5 |year=2003 |month=July |pmid=12833411 |doi=10.1002/ajmg.a.20138 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.20138}}</ref><ref name="pmid11226724">{{cite journal |author=Vivarelli R, Grosso S, Cioni M, ''et al'' |title=Pseudo-TORCH syndrome or Baraitser-Reardon syndrome: diagnostic criteria |journal=Brain Dev. |volume=23 |issue=1 |pages=18–23 |year=2001 |month=March |pmid=11226724 |doi= |url=http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0387760400001881}}</ref> | ||
TORCHES infections are a group of [[infection]]s that in a pregnant woman can lead to severe fetal anomalies or even fetal loss. They are a group of viral, and rarely bacterial infections, which gain access to the fetal bloodstream transplacentally via the chorionic villi. Hematogenous transmission may occur any time during gestation or occasionally -as with HIV and Hep B- at the time of delivery via maternal-to-fetal transfusion.<ref>Robbins and Cotran Pathological Basis of Disease, pg 480</ref> The mother often has a mild infection with few or no symptoms. ''TORCH'' is an acronym. | |||
The infections are: | The infections are: | ||
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# '''H''' – [[Herpes simplex virus|'''HE'''rpes simplex virus]] | # '''H''' – [[Herpes simplex virus|'''HE'''rpes simplex virus]] | ||
The "O" can stand for "other agents", namely [[Hepatitis B]], [[Syphilis]], [[Varicella zoster virus|Varicella-Zoster Virus]], [[HIV]], and [[Parvovirus B19]]. | The "O" can stand for "other agents", namely [[Hepatitis B]], [[Syphilis]], [[Varicella zoster virus|Varicella-Zoster Virus]], [[HIV]], and [[Parvovirus B19]]. | ||
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The acronym has also been listed as '''TORCHES''', for '''To'''xoplasmosis, '''R'''ubella, '''C'''MV, '''He'''rpes simplex, '''S'''yphilis. | The acronym has also been listed as '''TORCHES''', for '''To'''xoplasmosis, '''R'''ubella, '''C'''MV, '''He'''rpes simplex, '''S'''yphilis. | ||
==History | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
===Prognosis=== | |||
Each type of TORCH infection has a different prognosis. The stage of the pregnancy at the time of infection also can change the effect on the newborn. | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===History and Symptoms=== | |||
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Symptoms of a TORCH infection may include fever and poor feeding. The newborn is often [[Birth weight|small for gestational age]]. A [[petechia]]l rash on the skin may be present, with small reddish or purplish spots due to bleeding from capillaries under the skin. An enlarged liver and spleen ([[hepatosplenomegaly]]) is common, as is the yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes called [[jaundice]]. [[Hearing impairment]], eye problems, [[mental retardation]], [[autism]], and death can be caused by TORCH infections. | Symptoms of a TORCH infection may include fever and poor feeding. The newborn is often [[Birth weight|small for gestational age]]. A [[petechia]]l rash on the skin may be present, with small reddish or purplish spots due to bleeding from capillaries under the skin. An enlarged liver and spleen ([[hepatosplenomegaly]]) is common, as is the yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes called [[jaundice]]. [[Hearing impairment]], eye problems, [[mental retardation]], [[autism]], and death can be caused by TORCH infections. | ||
== | ===Physical Examiantion=== | ||
When physical examination of the newborn shows signs of the TORCH syndrome, the examiner may test blood, urine, and spinal fluid for evidence of the infections listed above. Diagnosis can be confirmed by culture of one of the specific pathogens or by increased levels of [[IgM]] against the pathogen. | When physical examination of the newborn shows signs of the TORCH syndrome, the examiner may test blood, urine, and spinal fluid for evidence of the infections listed above. Diagnosis can be confirmed by culture of one of the specific pathogens or by increased levels of [[IgM]] against the pathogen. | ||
==Treatment | ==Treatment== | ||
Some of the TORCH infections, such as toxoplasmosis and syphilis, can be effectively treated with antibiotics if the mother is diagnosed early in her pregnancy. Many of the viral TORCH infections have no effective treatment | ===Medical Therapy=== | ||
Some of the TORCH infections, such as toxoplasmosis and syphilis, can be effectively treated with antibiotics if the mother is diagnosed early in her pregnancy. Many of the viral TORCH infections have no effective treatment. | |||
== | ===Prevention=== | ||
Notably rubella and varicella-zoster, can be prevented by [[Vaccination|vaccinating]] the mother prior to pregnancy. If the mother has active herpes simplex, delivery by [[Caesarean section]] can prevent the newborn from contact, and consequent infection, with this virus. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
TORCH Complex (aka TORCHES or the TORCH infections) is a medical acronym for a set of 5 congenital infections (i.e. that are passed from an infected mother to her fetus).
Conditions
The diseases present similarly, involving the heart, skin, eye, and CNS. They all cause chorioretinitis, microcephaly, and focal cerebral calcification.
It is possible for genetic conditions (Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome) to present in a similar manner.[1][2]
TORCHES infections are a group of infections that in a pregnant woman can lead to severe fetal anomalies or even fetal loss. They are a group of viral, and rarely bacterial infections, which gain access to the fetal bloodstream transplacentally via the chorionic villi. Hematogenous transmission may occur any time during gestation or occasionally -as with HIV and Hep B- at the time of delivery via maternal-to-fetal transfusion.[3] The mother often has a mild infection with few or no symptoms. TORCH is an acronym.
The infections are:
- T – Toxoplasmosis / Toxoplasma gondii
- O – Other infections (see below)
- R – Rubella
- C – Cytomegalovirus
- H – HErpes simplex virus
The "O" can stand for "other agents", namely Hepatitis B, Syphilis, Varicella-Zoster Virus, HIV, and Parvovirus B19.
Listeria, E. coli and group B streptococci can also be acquired after membrane rupture and are the 3 most common causes of meningitis of the newborn.
The acronym has also been listed as TORCHES, for Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, Herpes simplex, Syphilis.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Prognosis
Each type of TORCH infection has a different prognosis. The stage of the pregnancy at the time of infection also can change the effect on the newborn.
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of a TORCH infection may include fever and poor feeding. The newborn is often small for gestational age. A petechial rash on the skin may be present, with small reddish or purplish spots due to bleeding from capillaries under the skin. An enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly) is common, as is the yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes called jaundice. Hearing impairment, eye problems, mental retardation, autism, and death can be caused by TORCH infections.
Physical Examiantion
When physical examination of the newborn shows signs of the TORCH syndrome, the examiner may test blood, urine, and spinal fluid for evidence of the infections listed above. Diagnosis can be confirmed by culture of one of the specific pathogens or by increased levels of IgM against the pathogen.
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Some of the TORCH infections, such as toxoplasmosis and syphilis, can be effectively treated with antibiotics if the mother is diagnosed early in her pregnancy. Many of the viral TORCH infections have no effective treatment.
Prevention
Notably rubella and varicella-zoster, can be prevented by vaccinating the mother prior to pregnancy. If the mother has active herpes simplex, delivery by Caesarean section can prevent the newborn from contact, and consequent infection, with this virus.
References
- ↑ Knoblauch H, Tennstedt C, Brueck W; et al. (2003). "Two brothers with findings resembling congenital intrauterine infection-like syndrome (pseudo-TORCH syndrome)". Am. J. Med. Genet. A. 120A (2): 261–5. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.20138. PMID 12833411. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Vivarelli R, Grosso S, Cioni M; et al. (2001). "Pseudo-TORCH syndrome or Baraitser-Reardon syndrome: diagnostic criteria". Brain Dev. 23 (1): 18–23. PMID 11226724. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Robbins and Cotran Pathological Basis of Disease, pg 480