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TORCH complex — Definition
TORCH kompleksi / TORCH complex
The TORCH complex defines a group of pathogens that can pass from the mother to the fetus during pregnancy and cause congenital infections. This acronym covers infection factors such as Toksoplasm, Rubella (girl), Sitomegalovirus and Herpes simplex virus. These infections can lead to permanent problems such as severe neurological damage, hearing loss, vision disorders and development backrest in newborn. The diagnosis is subject to detection of specific antibodies (IgM, IgG) in mother and newborn with serological tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is TORCH kompleksi?
TORCH kompleksi; the TORCH complex defines a group of pathogens that can pass from the mother to the fetus during pregnancy and cause congenital infections. This acronym covers infection factors such as Toksoplasm, Rubella (girl), Sitomegalovirus and Herpes simplex virus. These infections can lead to permanent problems such as severe neurological damage, hearing loss, vision disorders and development backrest in newborn. The diagnosis is subject to detection of specific antibodies (IgM, IgG) in mother and newborn with serological tests.
❓ What is TORCH complex in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "TORCH complex" is TORCH kompleksi.
❓ Which medical field is TORCH kompleksi related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.