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David Phillip Vetter, the bubble boy.

David Phillip Vetter (1971 – 1984), American who was a prominent sufferer of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a hereditary disease which dramatically weakens the immune system. Individuals born with SCID are abnormally susceptible to infections. Vetter was referred to as "David, the bubble boy" by the media, as a reference to the complex containment system used as part of the management of his SCID. In 1977, researchers from NASA used their experience with the fabrication of space suits to develop a special suit that would allow Vetter to get out of his bubble and walk in the outside world. he used it only seven times.
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David Phillip Vetter, the bubble boy.
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David Phillip Vetter (1971 – 1984), American who was a prominent sufferer of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a hereditary disease which dramatically weakens the immune system. Individuals born with SCID are abnormally susceptible to infections. Vetter was referred to as "David, the bubble boy" by the media, as a reference to the complex containment system used as part of the management of his SCID. In 1977, researchers from NASA used their experience with the fabrication of space suits to develop a special suit that would allow Vetter to get out of his bubble and walk in the outside world. he used it only seven times.
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4675 x 4486 px | 60.0 MB
Tamaño impresión:
39.6 x 38.0 cm | 15.6 x 15.0 in (300 dpi)
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