Recognizing TORCH Group of Infections on Fetal Sonography

JOURNAL TITLE: Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author
1. Sandesh Subramanya
2. Bhargavi Patham
ISSN
0973-614X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1035
Volume
3
Issue
4
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Paul L Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University, El Paso, Texas, USA
    1. Instructor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Center of Excellence for Infectious Diseases, Paul L Foster School of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas 79905, USA
  • Article keywords
    TORCH infection, prenatal ultrasound, pregnancy, syphilis, HIV infection

    Abstract

    Maternal infections with TORCH group of organisms during pregnancy pose a threat to the fetus in acquisition of congenital abnormalities. Detailed ultrasonographic screening and serological testing provide vital clues to the early diagnosis of these infections in the fetus. We summarize the clinical features associated with TORCH with special emphasis on the in utero ultrasound-guided diagnosis.

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