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What features define torch syndrome?

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

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Torch syndrome: Infection of fetus or newborn, leading to fever, difficulty feeding, bleeding under skin, yellow skin, enlarged liver & spleen, hearing impairment. The torch stands for: toxoplasmosis, other agents, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex.

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