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When I was diagnosed with AIDS in December of '98, I was only 21
years old. It was the shock of my life and my family's as well. I have lived
to see my hair fall out, my body lose over 40 pounds, blisters on my sides...I
was infected by Dr. Acer in 1987. My life has been sheer hell except for the
good times and closeness with my family and my enjoyment for life and nature.
AIDS has slowly destoryed me. Unless a cure is found, I will soon be another
one of your statistics soon.

Who do I blame? Do I blame myself? I sure don't. I never used IV drugs, never
slept with anyone and never had a blood transfusion. I blame Dr. Acer and
every single one of you bastards. Any one that knew Dr. Acer was infected and
had full-blown AIDS and stood by not doing a damn thing about it. You are as
guilty as he was...Can you imagine what it's like to realize you're losing
weight in your fingers?...I'm dying guys. Goodbye.

Source: Letter to Florida health officials released by Bergalis' family as Kimberly -- the first known patient to be infected by her dentist -- neared death. Sidebar in Newsweek article, 7-1-1991
Date: 2002