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3 unusual facts about Bubble Boy


Bubble Boy

Severe combined immunodeficiency, sometimes called bubble boy disease, a genetic disorder which results in an extreme vulnerability to infectious diseases

Ted DeVita (1962–1980), a victim of severe aplastic anaemia who was forced to live in a sterile hospital room

David Vetter (1971–1984), a victim of Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Syndrome who was forced to live in a sterile environment



see also

Texas Children's Hospital

David Vetter (1971–1984) - Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Syndrome (a.k.a. The Bubble Boy)