Ethic, medical and legal reflections about the fetal protection by a pregnant woman suffering, in comorbidity, from HIV infection

Abstract

The trend to have children even if one or both parents suffer from chronic diseases is influenced by personal, psycho-organic and social factors. The Authors face the moral and professional dilemma of honouring a woman's intentions, or persuading her to interrupt her pregnancy to prevent damage to her health.

Keywords:

• Fetus
• HIV
• pregnancy
• ethics issues
• legal-medicine aspects

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.