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Learn the facts about TORCH testing and how it impacts women’s health.
A number of infectious diseases can be transmitted to a pregnant woman and passed on to her baby, increasing the risk of miscarriage, birth defects, and developmental problems. These infections are collectively known as TORCH, which stands for toxoplasmosis, other (e.g., syphilis, HIV, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19), rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus.
Download the fact sheet today to learn about each disease and the immune response to an infection.