Timely diagnosis of congenital infections

J. K. Stamos, A. H. Rowley*

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Abstract

The acronym TORCH has served to increase awareness of congenital infections; however, this collective term suggests that the clinical manifestations of congenital infections are not distinguishable by pathogen. Although some clinical features may be common to several of these infections, a congenital infection caused by one pathogen generally can be distinguished from infection caused by another pathogen on a clinical basis. Pediatricians need to be aware of the prominent features of each congenital infection rather than to consider them collectively. This article focuses on the prominent features of the more common congenital infections, suggests a specific diagnostic approach, and reviews the available therapeutic strategies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1017-1033
Number of pages17
JournalPediatric Clinics of North America
Volume41
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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