The protection of the right to health in the face of the risk of intentional transmission of venereal diseases and serious illnesses and the vulnerability of certain groups Lilian Arede Lilian Arede Lino, Lissa Caron Saraf

Abstract

This article addresses the issue of intentional transmission of infectious diseases through sexual means, where the main objective is to raise awareness of the need to protect health. There are certain groups that intentionally transmit contagious diseases, such as the so-called “stamp group”, and, knowing that they spread serious illnesses sexually, the intentional conduct is typical, as provided for in the penal code. The penal code provides for the typicality of various criminal conducts regarding the intentional spread of diseases, and contains articles that punish typical conduct related to diseases. Awareness and prevention must be worked on, as it is a matter of public interest that must start with each individual. The methodology used was descriptive, through research of articles, reports and court decisions.