Report: Baby Spends 4 Days in Hospital After Being Kissed by a Family Member, Mother Says

Report: Baby Spends 4 Days in Hospital After Being Kissed by a Family Member, Mother Says
A photo of a cold sore. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jack Phillips
By Jack Phillips, Breaking News Reporter
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A baby in the United Kingdom spent four days in the hospital after a family member kissed her on the lips. The family member apparently had a cold sore, but the child developed a painful rash as a result.

Kaylah Merritt, of County Durham, is said to have nearly died after a purple rash covered the child’s body.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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