Bubble Boy Research Paper

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David Vetter born 21 September 1971 or better known by media as “David the bubble boy” was diagnosed with SICD which resulted in him being very susceptible to diseases viruses and other harmful bacteria in which his body would be unable to protect against these pathogens. The reason why he was named “bubble boy” is because as soon as David was born he was placed into a sterile, bacteria free chamber to prevent him from dying. Although he lived all his love inside of such an environment this was only supposed to be a temporary solution before he could get a bone marrow transplant. Ultimately he died at the age of 12, 4 months after the transplant, when it was found the transplant contained an infection. He died the 22 February 1984. The world

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