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    Kent County Press Release December 27, 2011

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    The Kent County Health Department is investigating claims made by an HIV-positive man who is accused of intentionally trying to spread the virus through unprotected sex and sharing drug needles without disclosing his status. Police say the 51-year-old suspect from Kent County suggested he exposed hundreds of people to HIV. He is currently in jail charged with failing to disclose his HIV status to a sexual partner. Health officials are working to contact potentially exposed individuals and encourage HIV testing. Anyone concerned about possible exposure should be tested immediately.

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    The Kent County Health Department is investigating claims made by an HIV-positive man who is accused of intentionally trying to spread the virus through unprotected sex and sharing drug needles without disclosing his status. Police say the 51-year-old suspect from Kent County suggested he exposed hundreds of people to HIV. He is currently in jail charged with failing to disclose his HIV status to a sexual partner. Health officials are working to contact potentially exposed individuals and encourage HIV testing. Anyone concerned about possible exposure should be tested immediately.

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    The Kent County Health Department is investigating claims made by an HIV-positive man who is accused of intentionally trying to spread the virus through unprotected sex and sharing drug needles without disclosing his status. Police say the 51-year-old suspect from Kent County suggested he exposed hundreds of people to HIV. He is currently in jail charged with failing to disclose his HIV status to a sexual partner. Health officials are working to contact potentially exposed individuals and encourage HIV testing. Anyone concerned about possible exposure should be tested immediately.

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    H EALTH D EPARTMENT

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 2011 For additional information contact: Lisa LaPlante at (616) 632-7110 or Lisa.LaPlante@kentcountymi.gov

    Kent County Alert Regarding HIV Transmission Threat


    The Kent County Health Department is currently working with Grand Rapids Police and the Kent County Prosecutors Office, investigating claims made by an HIV-positive man that he has been sexually active and injecting drugs without disclosing his status. Police say the man suggested that he was intentionally trying to spread the virus to as many people as possible, and that hundreds of people may have been exposed to HIV. Police say the suspect, 51 year old David Smith from Kent County, made statements that suggested his activities may have included people from outside of the area, including individuals he met over the internet. The man is currently being held in the Kent County Jail, charged with one count of AIDS SEXUAL PENETRATION WITH UNINFORMED PARTNER (failing to disclose HIV status). Our Personal Health Services counselors are taking this health threat seriously. They are aggressively investigating the allegations, tracking down potential victims and encouraging HIV testing for any individuals who believe they may have been exposed to the suspect. Due to federal HIPPA laws, we will not provide additional information about potential victims. While the threat of transmission varies based on the activity, this is still an extremely serious public health concern. Anyone who is concerned should immediately have his or her HIV status tested. KCHD provides quick, safe, anonymous and confidential testing. Please call our Personal Health Services Clinic at 616.632.7171 for more information.

    KCHD has been in the business of providing health services to Kent County since 1931. The Health Department is home to nearly 260 employees including public health nurses, sanitarians, health educators, technicians, public health administrators, and specialized staff at the Kent County Animal Shelter. The Health Department operates one main clinic and four satellite clinics located in Wyoming, Kentwood, Rockford, and Grand Rapids. To learn more about KCHD services, visit www.accesskent.com/health.

    700 FULLER AVE. NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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