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The Perfect Predator: A Scientist'S Race To Save Her Husband From A Deadly Superbug: A Memoir,Used
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A 'Fascinating And Terrifying' Memoir Of One Woman'S Extraordinary Effort To Save Her Husband'S Life (Scientific American) And The Discovery Of A Forgotten Cure That Has The Potential To Save Millions More.Epidemiologist 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 Perfect Predator' about? A: 'The Perfect Predator' is a memoir by Steffanie Strathdee that recounts her urgent efforts to save her husband, Tom Patterson, from a life-threatening superbug infection while exploring the potential of phage therapy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Perfect Predator'? A: The author of 'The Perfect Predator' is Steffanie Strathdee, an epidemiologist who shares her personal and professional insights in this compelling narrative.
- Q: When was 'The Perfect Predator' published? A: 'The Perfect Predator' was published on February 26, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Perfect Predator' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Perfect Predator' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What category does 'The Perfect Predator' fall under? A: 'The Perfect Predator' is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: Is 'The Perfect Predator' suitable for all readers? A: While 'The Perfect Predator' provides valuable insights into medical dilemmas and personal struggles, it may contain themes that are intense or distressing, making it more suitable for mature readers.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'The Perfect Predator'? A: Readers can learn about the challenges of antibiotic-resistant infections, the innovative potential of phage therapy, and personal resilience in the face of life-threatening situations.
- Q: Is there any additional content in the illustrated edition of 'The Perfect Predator'? A: The illustrated edition of 'The Perfect Predator' may include photographs and visuals that enhance the storytelling experience, providing a deeper understanding of the events described.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'The Perfect Predator'? A: 'The Perfect Predator' can be purchased from various online retailers, bookstores, and libraries.