Unveiling the Hidden Burden of TORCH Infections in HIV Patients: A Residual Serum Seroepidemiological Study in a Korean Metropolitan City

This is the first metropolitan-level seroepidemiological study in Korea to examine TORCH infections among HIV-positive adults. The markedly higher prevalence of certain TORCH pathogens in the HIV group highlights the urgent need for routine screening and targeted prevention strategies, particularly at the local government level where patient care and resource allocation are managed. These findings provide a essential evidence base for Incheon and may inform similar initiatives in other regions, strengthening both clinical management and public health policy for HIV-infected populations. the results underscore the importance of establishing periodic surveillance systems to monitor temporal trends and enable timely public health interventions.