In the suspended moment of mourning, a kiss on the forehead seems to be the ultimate caress. But behind this gesture of infinite tenderness lies a medical reality that few know. Should we really give up this last contact? Here's what the experts tell us, with the delicacy the subject deserves.
In the most heartbreaking moments of life, our instinct urges us to make one last gesture of affection: to touch the cheek of a loved one, to take their hand or to place a kiss on their forehead. These signs of love help us say goodbye and begin the long journey of mourning. However, some health professionals, such as Dr. Viktor Ivanovik, whose comments have recently made the rounds on social networks, warn that this contact, as pure as it is, is not completely trivial. According to his explanations, bacteria can still be active in the body after death, especially if the person died as a result of an infection. The phenomenon is rare, but in very exceptional cases, a simple touch could be enough to transmit a disease.
Saying goodbye to a loved one: the gesture of love that some doctors recommend avoiding
