Transmitting STD

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Country: United States of America
State: Michigan

If someone's gives another person an STD without informing that person. Can the uninformed individual sue the other ? Being that they became extremely ill from the STD, they had to retake classes at a university all due to being sick from the std.

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They can be sued if it was knowingly or intentional yes...

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I don't see why we need to do this, since as lesbians we are the lowest risk group with regard to transmitting STDs. Nonetheless, she still seems to think it's important.

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The proper and consistent use of latex condoms when engaging in sexual intercourse -- vaginal, anal, or oral -- can greatly reduce a person's risk of acquiring or transmitting STDs, including HIV infection.