Several infections are particularly concerning during pregnancy, including:
- TORCH Infections: This acronym stands for Toxoplasmosis, Other (such as syphilis), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). - Group B Streptococcus (GBS): A bacterial infection that can be passed to the baby during delivery. - HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. - Zika Virus: Linked to severe congenital anomalies such as microcephaly.
