D., J. Thomas Lamont M.
C. Diff in 30 Minutes: A Guide to Clostridium Difficile for Patients & Families
- ISBN 13:
- 9780615829418
- author:
- D., J. Thomas Lamont M.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- I30 Media Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 82
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Diseases, Abdominal,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Clostridium Difficile: A Guide for Patients and Families C. diff, or Clostridium difficile, is a common hospital-acquired infection in the United States. It can be contracted by patients visiting a hospital for a simple outpatient treatment, and is also a problem in some nursing homes, where elderly residents can suffer after being infected. This guide, written by a Harvard Medical School Professor and specialist in Clostridium difficile, provides clear explanations and case studies to describe the infection and its treatment. The author has conducted ground-breaking research on the bacterium and has helped thousands of patients struggling with C. diff. The book covers the origins of C. diff, its symptoms, and modern treatments, providing a comprehensive understanding of this unpleasant bacterial infection.