History of Human Challenge Studies
Euzebiusz Jamrozik, Michael J. Selgelid
Abstract
Abstract The intentional infection of human beings with pathogens with the aim of achieving benefits (chiefly, the prevention of more severe disease) has occurred for centuries; the (semi-)systematic testing and recording of such methods dates to the 18th Century in England.
Topics & Concepts
HistoryHuman diseaseDiseaseMedicinePathologyZoonotic diseases and public healthVaccine Coverage and HesitancyVibrio bacteria research studies