{"id":2567,"date":"2025-08-28T14:50:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=2567"},"modified":"2025-08-28T14:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:50:29","slug":"doctor-explains-why-you-should-never-kiss-a-deceased-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=2567","title":{"rendered":"Doctor explains why you should never kiss a deceased person"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"show-inline-featured-image wp-caption alignnone\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-main-thumbnail size-main-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/16091329\/Adoctor-664x350.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/16091329\/Adoctor-664x350.jpg 664w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/16091329\/Adoctor-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/10\/16091329\/Adoctor-412x216.jpg 412w\" alt=\"Doctor holds clipboard. Credit: Shutterstock\" width=\"664\" height=\"350\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>A Moldovan doctor has recently gone viral for a unique yet cautionary video about kissing\u2026 And it\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>Dr Viktor Ivanovik, who boasts nearly 300,000 TikTok followers, about the health risks of kissing deceased loved ones during farewells.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-f0fc2b2722245886bc39b421cc2e26d2\" class=\"newsner-f0fc2b2722245886bc39b421cc2e26d2 newsner-bluebillywig_instream\"><\/div>\n<p>In the video, Ivanovik warns viewers, saying: \u201cNever kiss the deceased!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-d5c5bbefbefb2f1899c9731c3590b796\" class=\"newsner-d5c5bbefbefb2f1899c9731c3590b796\"><\/div>\n<p>He explains that approximately nine hours after death, the body begins to decompose, releasing harmful bacteria. Kissing the deceased, according to Ivanovik, could lead to a loss of smell due to exposure to these bacteria.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-b835f9601fe2c07f85d16065ad32a0f3\" class=\"newsner-b835f9601fe2c07f85d16065ad32a0f3 newsner-incide_content_once\"><\/div>\n<p>His video has sparked a wave of reactions online.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote id=\"v76193604113312160\" class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@viktor.ivanovik\/video\/7422712961656950048\" data-video-id=\"7422712961656950048\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\"><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7422712961656950048?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fen.newsner.com%2Ffamily%2Fdoctor-explains-why-you-should-never-kiss-a-deceased-person%2F&amp;embedFrom=oembed\" name=\"__tt_embed__v76193604113312160\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Many viewers had not previously considered the potential risks of bacterial exposure. Others, however, shared personal experiences.<\/p>\n<p>One viewer emotionally stated: \u201cI kissed my father and would do it a million times over! I can lose taste and smell, he is my father!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ivanovik\u2019s message shows that there\u2019s a delicate balance between cultural traditions and health concerns. Many people engage in such rituals as a final act of respect and closure for their loved ones, often unaware of the potential dangers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-397806769\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-5ff98ba4c3aabf5e873de70076d67d6c\" class=\"newsner-5ff98ba4c3aabf5e873de70076d67d6c newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Though, for many, the comfort of saying goodbye to a loved one in a personal way outweighs potential health concerns. This creates a wider conversation around the need for cultural sensitivity when addressing such topics, particularly when long-standing traditions are involved.<\/p>\n<p>Ivanovik\u2019s TikTok video has opened a new discussion on social media, encouraging viewers to be mindful of the potential risks while also acknowledging the deeply personal nature of farewells.<\/p>\n<p>Through his video, Dr. Ivanovik has raised awareness about the importance of understanding health risks associated with common practices, showing that even in moments of grief and loss, health and safety should not be overlooked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Moldovan doctor has recently gone viral for a unique yet cautionary video about kissing\u2026 And it\u2019s not what you\u2019d expect. 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