Two of the editors of this title took part in a working party on "TORCH" infections. This was set up by the Public Health Laboratory in response to a growing interest in congenitally and perinatally required infections. Now, joined by an obstetrician, the editors draw on information arising from the working party report to produce a practical book for clinicians. It provides a single, source for the obstetrician in this important area. The text covers a wide range of clinical aspects and infections. For each infection it discusses incidence, pathology, clinical signs, clinical relevance, diagnosis, management, prevention and preventional prophylaxis.