Thomas Patterson Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

An electrifying memoir recounts one woman's extraordinary effort to save her husband's life and the rediscovery of a forgotten cure with the potential to save millions. Steffanie Strathdee and her husband, Tom Patterson, were on vacation in Egypt when Tom fell ill with what seemed like food poisoning. His condition quickly deteriorated, and upon being medevaced to UC San Diego, they discovered he was battling a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria. As modern medicine faltered, Steffanie delved into research and stumbled upon phage therapy, a treatment using viruses to target and kill bacteria. Once abandoned after the rise of antibiotics, phage therapy became Steffanie's last hope. With time running out, she reached out to phage researchers globally, garnering support from the FDA, Texas A&M, and a secretive Navy biomedical center. Together, they revived this forgotten treatment. This gripping narrative unfolds as a medical mystery and a testament to love and survival, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions in the fight against the global superbug crisis.