TORCH infections are associated with what fetal outcome?

TORCH infections are associated with what fetal outcome?

• A. Fetal abnormalities and growth restriction
• B. Fetal abnormalities
• C. Maternal fatigue
• D. Postpartum infections

Answer: (B)

TORCH infections are congenital infections that can disrupt fetal development, leading to fetal abnormalities. These pathogens cross the placenta and interfere with organ formation, producing a spectrum of congenital anomalies such as microcephaly, intracranial calcifications, cataracts or chorioretinitis, deafness, and hepatosplenomegaly. Growth restriction is one possible manifestation within the broader set of fetal abnormalities, but the key point is that TORCH infections cause fetal anomalies rather than maternal fatigue or postpartum infections.

TORCH infections are congenital infections that can disrupt fetal development, leading to fetal abnormalities. These pathogens cross the placenta and interfere with organ formation, producing a spectrum of congenital anomalies such as microcephaly, intracranial calcifications, cataracts or chorioretinitis, deafness, and hepatosplenomegaly. Growth restriction is one possible manifestation within the broader set of fetal abnormalities, but the key point is that TORCH infections cause fetal anomalies rather than maternal fatigue or postpartum infections.