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Namibian Toddler Loses Vision After Virus from Kiss

3/14/2025

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Two-year-old Juwan Saaiman from Namibia tragically lost vision in his left eye after contracting the herpes simplex virus from a kiss. The virus created a painful 4mm hole in his cornea, causing significant damage. His family is now seeking nerve and cornea transplant surgeries, urging parents to protect their infants from such risks.

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Two-year-old Juwan Saaiman from Namibia tragically lost vision in his left eye after contracting the herpes simplex virus from a kiss. The virus created a painful 4mm hole in his cornea, causing significant damage. His family is now seeking nerve and cornea transplant surgeries, urging parents to protect their infants from such risks.