The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir

Name: The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug: A Memoir
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Book Synopsis: 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 world-class 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, antibiotic-resistant 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 nail-biting 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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Discover the extraordinary true story that will leave you on the edge of your seat. In "The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug," epidemiologist Steffanie Strathdee takes you on a heart-pounding journey as she fights against time to save her husband's life. This gripping memoir is not just a personal account, but also a fascinating exploration of a forgotten cure that could potentially save millions more.

Dive into the terrifying world of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the race to find a solution. As Steffanie combs through old and new research, she stumbles upon a groundbreaking concept known as phage therapy. Imagine a virus that becomes a "perfect predator," targeting and killing even the most lethal bacteria. Phage therapy, once abandoned in favor of antibiotics, suddenly holds the key to saving lives when all hope seems lost.

Be captivated as you follow Steffanie's desperate journey for a cure. With time ticking away, she reaches out to phage researchers from around the world for assistance. Joined by allies at the FDA, scientists from Texas A&M, and a secret Navy biomedical center, Steffanie and her team resurrect a forgotten treatment that could change the course of medical history.

The Perfect Predator is not just a medical thriller—it's a tale of love, resilience, and defying the odds. Join Steffanie and Tom as they navigate an unimaginable challenge, fighting for survival in the face of a global superbug crisis. Brace yourself for a nail-biting adventure that will leave you inspired and in awe of the incredible power of human determination.

To embark on this gripping journey of love, survival, and scientific discovery, order your copy of "The Perfect Predator: A Scientist's Race to Save Her Husband from a Deadly Superbug" now.

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