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Why is severe combined immunodeficiency called bubble boy disease?
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Travolta movie: In the late 70's, one child with scid was placed in a sterile plastic environment developed by nasa. This experience was used to develop a movie story first protagonized by john travolta, and was called the bubble boy. Though not 100% accurate, it has helped to bring awareness to this disease.
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