Abstract

AMBOU FRUTOS, Isabel et al. Clinical manifestations associated to the TORCH syndrome. Rev Cubana Oftalmol [online]. 2018, vol.31, n.1, pp. 132-144. ISSN 1561-3070.

ABSTRACT Neonatal infections are often acquired during pregnancy or childbirth. The acronym TORCH refers to a group of common infections, and is universally used to characterize a clinical status of fetuses or newborns which is compatible with a congenital infection, including rash, hepatosplenomegaly, hydrocephalus or microcephaly, as well as cardiovascular, hearing or sight disorders. The initials TORCH stand for Toxoplasmosis, Other infections (such as syphilis or HIV), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus and Herpes simplex. The term is especially useful because it provides doctors with the tools required for a rational diagnostic and therapeutic response and the development of an action plan aimed at minimizing the damage caused by these infections. The purpose of this review is to present the most important clinical manifestations of the TORCH syndrome, as well as its routes of transmission, diagnosis and treatment of the infections making it up.

Keywords : TORCH; toxoplasmosis; rubella; cytomegalovirus; herpes simplex.

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