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Prince George's County reports rise in HIV diagnoses; officials say county has highest case count in Maryland
Summary
County health staff told the Board of Health that 2022 data show 8,045 people living with HIV in Prince George's County, new diagnoses rose to 258 (from 237 in 2021), and ZIP code 20745 (Oxon Hill) is now a hotspot; officials urged expanded testing and partnerships to close service gaps.
Prince George's County health officials told the Board of Health on Sept. 10 that the county recorded 8,045 people living with HIV in 2022 and an increase in new diagnoses to 258 from 237 in 2021.
"We currently have just over 8,000 people, 8,045 people living in Prince George's County with HIV," Dr. Koret said during a slide presentation. Officials said transmission modes in the county differ from many jurisdictions: roughly 48.2% of reported cases were attributed to male-to-male sexual contact and 41.8% to heterosexual contact.
Presenters said the county saw a sharp concentration of new diagnoses in ZIP code 20745 (Oxon Hill), and that the majority of the new 2022 cases — 190 of 258 — were among Black residents, with a rising share among Hispanic and Latino residents. "This data changed," the presenter noted, explaining that hotspot rankings can shift as state-level surveillance records are updated.
The department stressed that part of the 2022 increase reflects resumed testing after the COVID-19 pandemic reduced case detection. Officials emphasized that more routine testing and coordinated care are needed to reduce transmission.
The presentation included comparisons with other Maryland jurisdictions; presenters said Prince George's County currently has the largest total number of diagnosed people living with HIV in the state and noted co-occurring increases in chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in high-rate ZIP codes.
