TORCH

Question 1

What are the infections investigated in a TORCH screen?

Answer 1

Toxoplasmosis

Other

Rubella

CMV

Herpes

HIV

Question 2

Toxoplasmosis

Buzz words

Answer 2

40% risk of transmission from mother if infected during pregnancy.

Retinochoroiditis

Hydrocephalus (characteristic)

Intracerebral calcification (widespread) - compare with CMV

Microcephaly

Growth retardation

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Question 3

Rubella

Buzz words

Answer 3

Sensorineural hearing loss

Microcephaly

Cataracts

Growth Retardation

Hepatosplenomegaly

Petechiae (‘Blue Berry Muffin’ Rash)

Cardiac anomalies (patent ductus arterious, pulmonary stenosis)

Thrombocytopania

Hepatitis

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Question 4

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Buzz words

Answer 4

Sensorineural hearing loss

Microcephaly

Periventricular calcifications - compare with Toxoplasmosis

Chorioretinitis

Pronounced growth retardation

Thrombocytopaenia

Hepatitis

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