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[Congenital infections caused by TORCH agents]
Summary
Transplacental infections, including TORCH pathogens like Rubella and Toxoplasma Gondii, vary in frequency. This paper details their epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, therapy, and prophylaxis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Virology
- Parasitology
Context:
- Transplacental infections pose significant risks to fetal development.
- The TORCH complex encompasses several common congenital infections.
- Understanding pathogen-specific transmission is crucial for prenatal care.
Purpose:
- To comprehensively review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention of specific transplacental infections.
- To consolidate current knowledge on infections caused by Rubella, Varicella-Zoster, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus, Toxoplasma Gondii, and Treponema Pallidum.
- To provide a resource for clinicians and researchers managing congenital infections.
Summary:
- This review examines the varying frequency of transplacental infections.
- It details the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, therapeutic strategies, and prophylactic measures for Rubella, Varicella-Zoster Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus, Toxoplasma Gondii, and Treponema Pallidum.
- The focus is on infections transmitted from mother to fetus.
Impact:
- Informed clinical decision-making for pregnant individuals and newborns.
- Improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to congenital infections.
- Enhanced strategies for the prevention of transplacental pathogen transmission.