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Battling Rare Diseases: A Call for Awareness

This chapter sheds light on the struggle for recognition and treatment of rare diseases, focusing on a brain-eating amoeba and the challenges faced by an FDA worker advocating for a potential cure. It intertwines personal stories with broader critiques of government efficiency and funding decisions that impact public health, emphasizing the dire consequences of neglecting rare diseases.

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