13.03.2025 16:00
A 2-year-old child in England contracted a virus called herpes simplex after being kissed by a relative. As a result of an infection caused by a cold sore that appeared on the child's eye, he lost one of his eyes. The grieving mother warned, "Do not allow anyone to kiss your baby."
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In England, a mother named Michelle Saaiman's 2-year-old son Juwan contracted a virus called herpes simplex (HSV) after being kissed by a relative. Noticing the situation, the family immediately took the young child to the doctor, but the doctor sent the family home with antibiotics. When the family noticed that the damage to Juwan's eye was worsening, they sought another doctor.
CHILD LOST HIS EYE
Due to the virus, blisters formed in the child's eye, and a 4-millimeter hole opened in his cornea. The herpes caused an infection in the child's eye. Despite all the doctors' efforts, the child's one eye completely lost its function.
MOTHER THOUGHT IT WAS AN APRIL FOOL'S JOKE
According to a report in Metro; doctors assessed that someone with an active cold sore in their mouth might have kissed Juwan on or around his eye. The 36-year-old mother said, "The doctor told me that my child's cornea had a growing cold sore. I was looking at the doctor's face and thinking if it was April 1st, because I thought it was an April Fool's joke. Because cold sores should be on the lips or in the mouth. I've never heard of anyone having a cold sore on their cornea in my life."
CORNEA TRANSPLANT MAY BE POSSIBLE
The family hopes that the operation to perform a nerve transplant from the child's leg to the eye socket, aimed at restoring the connection between the pupil and the brain, will be successful. If the nerve transplant is successful, a cornea transplant that could restore Juwan's vision may be possible. However, it is uncertain whether the child's vision will fully return.
MOTHER WARNED FAMILIES
The grieving mother stated that kissing babies poses serious health risks. The family, which warned other parents to raise awareness on this issue, said, "Do not allow anyone to kiss your baby. A small virus can lead to significant trauma." Additionally, the family has started a donation campaign to cover the surgery costs.
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