torch infections

What is the Treatment for TORCH Infections?

The treatment for TORCH infections depends on the specific pathogen involved:
- Toxoplasmosis: Typically treated with a combination of pyrimethamine, sulfadiazine, and folinic acid.
- Syphilis: Treated with penicillin.
- Varicella-Zoster and Parvovirus B19: Management is largely supportive, but varicella-zoster may require antiviral therapy.
- Rubella: No specific antiviral treatment; prevention through vaccination is key.
- Cytomegalovirus: Antiviral therapy with ganciclovir or valganciclovir may be used.
- Herpes Simplex Virus: Treated with antiviral medications such as acyclovir.

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