A review of maternal TORCH-S infections

TORCH-S is a medical acronym for a set of perinatal infections with known adverse impact on fetal developmental and pregnancy outcome. This includes infections with , Rubella virus, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex virus (1 and 2) and (Syphilis). TORCH-S infections group of prenatal illnesses that have been linked to adverse outcomes in fetal development and pregnancy. Infections caused by TORCH-S can affect anybody, including children, men, and non-pregnant women. However, because they may be passed to the embryo while it is still in the womb, major fetal problems can arise if a mother is exposed during the first 5 months of pregnancy. The cornerstone of congenital infection prevention is the primary prevention of maternal infections during pregnancy. Early identification of TORCH-S infection will help in appropriate treatment and management of these infections.