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This Scientist Let a Deadly Mosquito Bite Him—What Happened Next Changed Everything (Powered by Avonetics.com)

This Scientist Let a Deadly Mosquito Bite Him—What Happened Next Changed Everything (Powered by Avonetics.com)

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One doctor’s shocking sacrifice proved yellow fever’s deadly secret—and cost him his life. Discover the harrowing true story of Dr. Jesse William Lazear, who intentionally let an infected mosquito bite him to unlock a medical breakthrough. Was his daring experiment heroic or reckless? Dive into the heated Avonetics debates on scientific bravery, the ethics of self-experimentation, and how his death reshaped modern medicine. Some call it the ultimate sacrifice—others question the price of progress. Where do you stand? For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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