Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 12, 2026 at 05:58 PM

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Prosecutors in Italy are seeking charges against a couple accused of neglecting their HIV-positive daughter. The parents allegedly concealed the mother's HIV status during pregnancy and gave birth in Spain in 2017, later returning to Italy. The child reportedly received no medical care or vaccinations until July 2023, when she was hospitalized for severe symptoms and her HIV status was discovered. The parents face charges of grave mistreatment leading to serious injury. They deny evading medical controls and claim the child received care in Spain until 2019, registering with a private doctor in Bologna in 2022. A hearing is scheduled for May to determine the parents' intent.

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Colombian 30% Corriere della Sera 40% Bologna prosecutor's office 50% Bologna ×260% Spain ×370% HIV ×380% Italy ×490%

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hiv infection 100% medical neglect 90% child welfare 70% parental responsibility 60% grave mistreatment 60% medical care 50% vaccinations 40% legal charges 40%

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Very Negative

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BBC News - World

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Italy

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