TORCH Infections Flashcards
1
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TORCH
A
T = Toxoplasmosis
O = Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19)
R = Rubella
C = CMV (cytomegalovirus)
H = Herpes
2
Q
What is the other in TORCH
A
syphilis, varicella zoster, and parvovirus
3
Q
what kind of infection is toxoplasmosis
A
parasitic - protozoa
4
Q
where does toxoplasmosis common live
A
cats
5
Q
what are other modes of transmission for
A
uncooked meat such as pork and lamb
ingestion of soil
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