Medical Figure. After she was infected with the AIDS virus by her dentist during routine dental surgery, she became an early and vocal advocate for AIDS victims. Upon learning of her disease and fate, she testified before the United States Congress and helped introduce the “Bergalis Bill” regarding medical professionals’ disclosure of being HIV positive. Her story was followed extensively by news outlets, as the “AIDS scare” was in its peak. She died from complications of the disease at the age of 23.
Medical Figure. After she was infected with the AIDS virus by her dentist during routine dental surgery, she became an early and vocal advocate for AIDS victims. Upon learning of her disease and fate, she testified before the United States Congress and helped introduce the “Bergalis Bill” regarding medical professionals’ disclosure of being HIV positive. Her story was followed extensively by news outlets, as the “AIDS scare” was in its peak. She died from complications of the disease at the age of 23.
Bio by: Chris Hayes
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