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Herpes Risk A kiss for a baby can be deadly
Clare Henderson from Doncaster in the UK experienced a tragic fate. After her baby was kissed by a visitor after giving birth, she became seriously ill and could have died. Ms. Henderson claims that her newborn was infected with herpes through exposure to visitors.
One of the many people who visited Clare Henderson after her birth must have been a carrier of the herpes virus, so the mother's guess. The woman told the British newspaper "The Telegraph" that the visitor had no detectable cold sores when she was holding the newborn. However, according to the World Health Organization, herpes (HSV-1) can also be transmitted through saliva and contact with the surface of the mouth and lips.
Babies can easily endure a dangerous herpes infection through contact with strangers. (Image: Ramona Heim / fotolia.com) Mother sees cold sores and reacts immediately
The mother noticed at night while feeding that her baby had cold sores and swollen lips. Ms. Henderson immediately took her daughter to a hospital. There, she was told that she had done the right thing and that the whole thing should not be taken lightly. Investigations revealed that the baby also had cold sores on the back of his throat. It was therefore tested whether the newborn had a brain or liver damage. The baby was immediately connected to an antiviral drip. After five days, the newborn was better again.
Affected warns on facebook
Clare Henderson shared her experiences on Facebook with other mothers. She warned that visitors can infect newborns with the herpes virus. There she explained that cold sores are dangerous for every newborn. Babies under three months of age would have no immune system resistance. Infection could cause liver and brain damage that can lead to death in the worst case. Henderson told the "Telegraph" that she had noticed the signs early and therefore immediately put her newborn in an emergency room. Her daughter had to spend five days dripping. She was very lucky, and all her findings were negative afterwards.
85 percent of the population carries virus
The moral of the story is, do not let anyone kiss their newborn. Even if no external traces of infection can be detected. Because 85 percent of the population carry the virus in itself. If someone has cold sores, it is better not to call him to visit until the infection has healed.
Danger of illness not sufficiently known
Ms Henderson told the Telegraph that everyone she spoke to about this issue had never heard of it. That's why the mother felt it was very important to share her baby's story. Other people should be alerted. The problem should be aware of all those who have something to do with newborns. (As)