The risk of birth defects is highest if a woman is infected with a TORCH virus for the first time during pregnancy. This is because the developing baby's organs are still forming. #TORCH ...

During the past 20 years, a number of scientific and sociological changes have altered the scope of TORCH infections. Incidence of these diseases has changed significantly because there are better ...

Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology at Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna (Italy) Laboratory of Virology of the Operative Unit of Microbiology at St. Orsola Hospital This ...

Pregnancy is a journey of joy, but it also comes with a heightened responsibility toward health. With February 2026 marked as International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, medical experts are ...

When pregnant, lab visits and routine checkups are a must as they help you to know whether the mother and baby are doing fine. Missing out on a single test or a symptom can lead to complications in ...

Pregnancy is often described as one of the most beautiful phases in a woman's life. It is also a time when extra care becomes essential. Within these nine months, the health of a mother is a direct ...

In addition to environmental causes such as TORCH infection, trauma and drug or chemical exposure, childhood cataracts (CC) frequently have a genetic basis. They may be isolated or syndromic and have ...

In contrast to acquired rubella infection, congenital infection results in persistent progressive infection. Contact isolation is required for neonates suspected to have congenital rubella. With ...