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Bacterial Infection

Dr. Hunter is widely known for his studies
of bacterial infection of the heart, usually
associated with rheumatic heart disease, and his
studies on the use of antibiotics to control such
infections.

Former president of the Association of
American Medical Colleges, he has traveled to
such countries as the Cameroons, the United
Arab Republic and Senegal in educational
ventures for that association, the Agency
for International Development and the
Rockefeller Foundation.