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The Perfect Predator: A Scientist'S Race To Save Her Husband From A Deadly Superbug: A Memoir
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An Electrifying Memoir Of One Woman'S Extraordinary Effort To Save Her Husband'S Lifeand The Discovery Of A Forgotten Cure That Has The Potential To Save Millions More.A Memoir That Reads Like A Thriller. New York Times Book ReviewA Fascinating And Terrifying Peek Into The Devastating Outcomes Of Antibiotic Misuseand What Happens When Standard Health Care Falls Short. Scientific Americanepidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee And Her Husband, Psychologist Tom Patterson, Were Vacationing In Egypt When Tom Came Down With A Stomach Bug. What At First Seemed Like A Case Of Food Poisoning Quickly Turned Critical, And By The Time Tom Had Been Transferred Via Emergency Medevac To The Worldclass Medical Center At Uc San Diego, Where Both He And Steffanie Worked, Blood Work Revealed Why Modern Medicine Was Failing: Tom Was Fighting One Of The Most Dangerous, Antibioticresistant Bacteria In The World.Frantic, Steffanie Combed Through Research Old And New And Came Across Phage Therapy: The Idea That The Right Virus, Aka The Perfect Predator, Can Kill Even The Most Lethal Bacteria. Phage Treatment Had Fallen Out Of Favor Almost 100 Years Ago, After Antibiotic Use Went Mainstream. Now, With Time Running Out, Steffanie Appealed To Phage Researchers All Over The World For Help. She Found Allies At The Fda, Researchers From Texas A&M, And A Clandestine Navy Biomedical Center And Together They Resurrected A Forgotten Cure.A Nailbiting Medical Mystery, The Perfect Predator Is A Story Of Love And Survival Against All Odds, And The (Re)Discovery Of A Powerful New Weapon In The Global Superbug Crisis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Perfect Predator'? A: 'The Perfect Predator' revolves around the extraordinary efforts of epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee to save her husband from a life-threatening superbug infection, highlighting the challenges of antibiotic resistance and the potential of phage therapy.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The memoir is authored by Steffanie Strathdee, an epidemiologist who draws on her personal experience to narrate the story.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Perfect Predator' contain? A: 'The Perfect Predator' contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Perfect Predator' published? A: 'The Perfect Predator' was published on November 10, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in medical science? A: Yes, the book provides a fascinating insight into medical science, particularly regarding antibiotic resistance and innovative treatments like phage therapy.
- Q: What makes this memoir unique compared to other medical memoirs? A: This memoir is unique due to its thrilling narrative that reads like a suspenseful story, combined with real-life implications of antibiotic misuse and innovative medical solutions.
- Q: Does the book discuss any scientific research? A: Yes, the book includes discussions about various scientific research efforts related to phage therapy and antibiotic resistance.
- Q: Is 'The Perfect Predator' a true story? A: Yes, 'The Perfect Predator' is a true story based on the author's real-life experiences and challenges faced during her husband's medical crisis.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in memoirs, medical science, public health issues, and personal stories of resilience will find this book particularly engaging.