The symptoms and complications of TORCH infections can vary depending on the specific pathogen and the timing of infection during pregnancy. Common symptoms and complications include:
- Toxoplasmosis: Can lead to hydrocephalus, intracranial calcifications, chorioretinitis, and developmental delays. - Other Infections: Syphilis can cause hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, rash, and skeletal abnormalities. Varicella-zoster can result in limb hypoplasia, microcephaly, and skin scarring. Parvovirus B19 can cause severe anemia and hydrops fetalis. - Rubella: Associated with congenital heart defects, cataracts, hearing loss, and developmental delays. - Cytomegalovirus: Can lead to hearing loss, vision impairment, microcephaly, and developmental delays. - Herpes Simplex Virus: May cause skin lesions, encephalitis, and disseminated disease affecting multiple organs.
