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An American who lost a daughter because of an infection called on parents to wash their hands.

'24.07.2018'

When Jeff Gobert's adorable daughter was born, she was a happy and healthy little girl. Unfortunately, at the age of seven, the baby contracted a dangerous infection - and for the next two weeks, the parents watched in horror as the child slowly faded away. The girl was not saved.

The inconsolable father posted a warning to other parents in his Facebook account, telling how the child got infected and why adults need to wash their hands more often, in contact with young children, writes Mirror. Jeff's message gathered over 264 thousands of reposts across the globe.

“It took me about a month to write this, but if at least something good can be learned from her death and protect someone from suffering, I will regret not trying,” the man wrote.

Mallory is the victim of herpes simplex virus type 1, a highly contagious infection that causes the well-known cold sores on her face and lips, as well as genitals. The virus is extremely common, but most people who carry it will never experience a single symptom in their lives and most likely do not even suspect that they are infected. However, the virus is extremely dangerous for young children, as their immune systems are not yet sufficiently developed.

Jeff, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, says the girl has never been in contact with anyone with a “cold” on her face, so she urges parents to make sure that ANYONE who touches the baby should wash thoroughly before doing so. hands.

“Mallory was constantly holding her hands in her mouth or touching her eyes, sucking her fingers, so it is almost obvious that the virus entered the body through her hands. You can get infected even without an active “cold”. If you have a newborn or are planning to become a parent soon, wash your hands. Very often, Jeff wrote. - If someone wants to hold your child, make sure they wash their hands. And then demand that they do it again. ”

The girl did not show symptoms of the disease, except for high fever, during the first week of the illness. In the second week, she began to have bubbles on her skin. But it was too late and it was not possible to save the little one.