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David J. Acer | |
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| Born | November 11, 1949 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1990 (aged 40) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Cause of death | AIDS |
| Education | Ohio State University College of Dentistry |
| Occupation | Dentist |
| Known for | allegedly infecting patients with HIV |
David J. Acer (November 11, 1949 – September 3, 1990) was an American dentist who allegedly infected six of his patients, including Kimberly Bergalis, with HIV.[1] The Acer case is considered the first documented HIV transmission from a healthcare worker to a patient in the United States,[2] though the means of transmission remain unknown.[3] The high-profile case led to public controversy regarding HIV testing and disclosure for healthcare workers.[4]
- ^ Hiaasen, Rob (September 29, 1991). "Dr. Acer's Deadly Secret: How AIDS joined the lives of a dentist and his patients". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Myers, Gerald (1 December 1994). "Molecular Investigation of HIV Transmission". Annals of Internal Medicine. 121 (11): 889–890. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-121-11-199412010-00012. PMID 7978704. S2CID 45632335. Retrieved 27 September 2021.}
- ^ Tanner, Lindsay (1 April 2001). "Experts Still Baffled Over HIV Infection by Dentist". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Reed, Barry S. (1992). "Testing Health Care Workers for AIDS". Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy. 8: 237–244. PMID 10128718. Retrieved 27 September 2021.