The woman with a worm in her head : and other true stories of infectious diseases / Pamela Nagami ; foreword by F. Gonzalez-Crussi.
| Author/creator | Nagami, Pamela |
| Other author | Nagami, Pamela. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : St. Martin's Griffin, ©2001. |
| Description | xiv, 287 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Because i'm a doctor who specializes in infectious diseases I know the particular geography of the body under siege. I've seen the way tissue killed by gas-producing bacteria crackles under the finger like a ball of cellophane. I know the smell of a staph infection and how to see the gaps that tell me there's a parasite living in your brain. Often I work like a detective, sifting through the evidence other doctors give me -- patients' symptoms, lab tests and where they went on vacation. I examine them like a crime scene looking for clues.We live with the illusion that technology has put a safety zone between us and the diseases, but we are all vulnerable. |
| General note | Originally published: Maneater. Los Angeles : Renaissance Books. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-280) and index. |
| LCCN | 2001095048 |
| ISBN | 9780312306014 |
| ISBN | 0312306016 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Popular Reading Collection | WC 100 N147W 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |