In identifying a number of infections a pregnant woman might have that affect the health of the fetus, the acronym TORCH is used. In the acronym:
1. "T" stands for toxic.
2. "O" stands for other infections.
3. "C" stands for colds.
4. "H" stands for hepatitis.
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1. Incorrect. "T" stands for toxoplasmosis, "O" for other infections, "R" for rubella virus, "C" for cytomegalovirus, and "H" for herpes simplex virus.
2. Correct. "T" stands for toxoplasmosis, "O" for other infections, "R" for rubella virus, "C" for cytomegalovirus, and "H" for herpes simplex virus.
3. Incorrect. "T" stands for toxoplasmosis, "O" for other infections, "R" for rubella virus, "C" for cytomegalovirus, and "H" for herpes simplex virus.
4. Incorrect. "T" stands for toxoplasmosis, "O" for other infections, "R" for rubella virus, "C" for cytomegalovirus, and "H" for herpes simplex virus.
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