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What is TORCH treatment?
The TORCH screen is a group of blood tests. These tests check for several different infections in a newborn. The full form of TORCH is toxoplasmosis, rubella cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV.
How can I prevent torch infection during pregnancy?
Prevention: Some of the vertically transmitted infections, such as toxoplasmosis and syphilis, can be effectively treated with antibiotics if the mother is diagnosed early in her pregnancy. Rubella and varicella-zoster can be prevented by vaccinating the mother prior to pregnancy.
What causes torch infection in pregnancy?
TORCH Syndrome results from one of the TORCH agents having crossed the placenta during pregnancy. These infectious agents include Toxoplasma gondii, the single-celled microorganism (protozoa) responsible for Toxoplasmosis; rubella virus; cytomegalovirus; and herpes simplex viruses.
What are the torches infection?
TORCH, which includes Toxoplasmosis, Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes infections, are some of the most common infections associated with congenital anomalies.
What happens if TORCH test is positive?
The results are termed either “positive” or “negative.” A positive test result means IgG or IgM antibodies were found for one or more of the infections covered in the screening. This can mean that you currently have, have had in the past, or have been previously vaccinated against the disease.
How do you prevent torch infection?
Which torch infection is most common?
Cytomegalovirus: CMV is the most common congenital infection. It will present with intrauterine growth restriction and low birth weight, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, paraventricular calcifications, cataracts, and sensorineural hearing loss and bone marrow suppression that will present with thrombocytopenia and anemia.
What should be the result of torch test?
The TORCH panel test results show if you have any of these infections. Normal test results will show that you do not have any of the viruses, bacteria, or parasites screened for in the test. Positive test results will show that you have 1 or more of these viruses, bacteria, or parasites.
What is the treatment for toxoplasmosis and torch?
The treatment or management of TORCH diseases differs and is based on the symptoms. To treat toxoplasmosis, your doctor may suggest sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine. The treatment of cytomegalovirus is done according to the patient’s symptoms, such as fever or fatigue.
How often to take pyrimethamine for torch infection?
Pyrimethamine 2 mg/kg (maximum 50 mg/dose) once daily for two days; then 1 mg/kg (maximum 25 mg/dose) once daily for six months; then 1 mg/kg (maximum 25 mg/dose) every other day to complete one year of therapy, plus Sulfadiazine 100 mg/kg per day divided in two doses every day for one year, plus
How are newborns and infants with TORCH syndrome treated?
Treatment of newborns and infants with TORCH Syndrome is based upon the specific causative agent, the stage of fetal development when infection initially occurred, the severity of the infection and associated symptoms and findings, and/or other factors.
When do you need to consider a torch infection?
It is important to consider TORCH infections whenever a neonate presents with intrauterine growth restriction(IUGR), microcephaly, intracranial calcifications, conjunctivitis, hearing loss, rash, hepatosplenomegaly, or thrombocytopenia.