A three-year-old boy has contracted herpes and is at risk of losing his eye after being kissed by someone with the virus, a man has reported.
The incident, which has sparked widespread reactions, was shared in a viral TikTok post.
In the video, the man recounted how the child’s mother revealed that someone with herpes had kissed her son on his right eye, leading to a severe infection later diagnosed as herpes.
Expressing concern, the man cautioned against such actions, stating, “Stop kissing other people’s children. A three-year-old boy could now lose his eye because an adult couldn’t keep their mouth and saliva to themselves.”
He further explained that the boy’s mother initially assumed it was a minor eye infection and sought medical attention.
However, despite being given antibiotics, the child’s condition worsened within two days.
As the story gained traction online, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts and reactions.
See some reactions below:
Magoveni: “So yall have oral sexual engagements then go on to kiss people’s kids?.”
Tervin: “ WHY TF would you kiss a child knowing youyou have herpes???.”
Angelwings: “If anyone kiss my kid I don’t care if you’re family you’ll be sued for asualt.”
Lady T: “This is so disheartening .”
Allen-Jane: “agreed! I grew up not kissing family. I set that boundary myself. even now my family know not to even try me. I dont have kids but are forever preaching this. a high five and hallo is enough .”
luxwhiteningbygina: “Poor baby, I pray that he will be ok, so heartbreaking .”
Faith: “I almost lost my daughter after she was born! My bed was the 1st when u enter the ward so ppl were attracted by her cuteness. Few hours things took a turn and she ws even admitted 2 another hospital”
@thabo_baloyi_ Stop kissing other people’s babies! This 3-year-old boy could lose his eye because someone with herpes kissed him on or near his eye Image: Michelle Saaiman (Facebook) #southafrica #SouthAfrican #southafricantiktok #SouthAfricaTikTok #southafricatiktok🇿🇦
@thabo_baloyi_ Stop kissing other people’s babies! This 3-year-old boy could lose his eye because someone with herpes kissed him on or near his eye Image: Michelle Saaiman (Facebook) #southafrica #SouthAfrican #southafricantiktok #SouthAfricaTikTok #southafricatiktok🇿🇦
