Alan Cantwell
Overview
Alan Cantwell Jr., M.D.
, (b. 1934, New York, New York), is a retired dermatologist. Between the late 1960s and mid-1980s, Cantwell was author or co-author of around 30 case reports describing bacteria found in cases of scleroderma
, panniculitis
, and dermatological malignancies.
More recently, he has written conspiracy theory
articles on the origin of HIV, suggesting it may have been a released biological warfare
virus and/or deliberately put into a hepatitis B vaccine used in a trial targeted at American homosexuals.
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
, (b. 1934, New York, New York), is a retired dermatologist. Between the late 1960s and mid-1980s, Cantwell was author or co-author of around 30 case reports describing bacteria found in cases of scleroderma
Scleroderma
Systemic sclerosis or systemic scleroderma is a systemic autoimmune disease or systemic connective tissue disease that is a subtype of scleroderma.-Skin symptoms:...
, panniculitis
Panniculitis
Panniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue...
, and dermatological malignancies.
More recently, he has written conspiracy theory
Conspiracy theory
A conspiracy theory explains an event as being the result of an alleged plot by a covert group or organization or, more broadly, the idea that important political, social or economic events are the products of secret plots that are largely unknown to the general public.-Usage:The term "conspiracy...
articles on the origin of HIV, suggesting it may have been a released biological warfare
Biological warfare
Biological warfare is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi with intent to kill or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war...
virus and/or deliberately put into a hepatitis B vaccine used in a trial targeted at American homosexuals.
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