TORCH infections refer to a group of congenital infections that can cause significant morbidity and mortality in newborns. The acronym TORCH stands for Toxoplasmosis, Other Infections (including syphilis, varicella-zoster, and parvovirus B19), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). These infections can be transmitted from the mother to the fetus during pregnancy and can lead to serious health issues in infants.
