Question 1

what's meant by torch profile in medicine?

Accepted Answer

Torch profile: Is a blood test used to screen pregnant women & newborns for antibodies to the infectious diseases included in the panel, to see if they are infected or have been infected.

Question 2

what features define torch syndrome?

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5 : Cmv, herpes, rubella, syphilis, toxoplasmosis.

Question 3

what are the tests for torch syndrome?

Accepted Answer

TORCH tests: Torch is the acronym for toxoplasmosis, rubella, CMV (cytomegalovirus) and herpes.  To determine if your baby has one of these virus infections blood tests are done.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of torch syndrome?

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Multitude: Torch stands for several infections: toxoplasmosis, other (syphilis), rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes virus. These can affect the fetus so the baby is born with a congenital infection. To read more go to this link: http://www.Childrenshospital.Org/az/site2044/mainpages2044p1.Html.

Question 5

what symptoms are associated with torch syndrome?

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Torch symptoms: Symptoms of torch infection may include fever and poor feeding.  Newborns are usually small for their gestationsal age.  They may also have a reddish or purplish spotted rash on skin, jaundice ( skin yellowing), and an enlarged liver and spleen.  Finally, hearing impairment, eye problems and mental retardation can also be caused by the torch infections.  The mother often has mild or no symptoms.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: torch syndrome?

Accepted Answer

TORCH syndrome: is a cluster of symptoms caused by congenital infection with 
toxoplasmosis, 
rubella, 
cytomegalovirus, 
herpes simplex,
 and other organisms including syphilis, parvovirus, and Varicella zoster.

Question 7

can you tell me some ideas on fat torching home workouts?

Accepted Answer

Fat torching: Any exercise that builds muscle. Weight training will work better than longer periods of cardiovascular.  If you're health is up to it running will burn calories very fast. You must build up slowly to allow your body to adapt to the increased stress. Good luck.

Question 8

which disease or for what purpose torch test is conducted?

Accepted Answer

A placenta infection: Torch is an infection of the placenta that can cause fetal death or fetal growth retardation. It stands for toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex type 2. Toxoplasmosis is a parasite infection, all the others are infections caused by viruses. Evidence of a  torch infection may be looked for in a mother who has a miscarriage or delivers a baby who is small for gestational age.

Question 9

i work with a blow torch all day. gets hot in shop. i feel very warm. temp is 100.1. is this due to the hotness of the room.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are numerous things that can elevate your body temperature, most commonly exercise, but the ambient temperature can also cause your own to rise, although very transiently. If you continue having fever or develop any other symptoms go and get seen by a doctor. Good luck.

Question 10

what are torch igg and igm tests used for?

Accepted Answer

Immune system: Igg are igm are different types of antibodies. Low levels are associated with a risk of infection. High levels can be a sign of infection or other disease.

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