J. Thomas Lamont

C. Diff in 30 Minutes: a Guide to Clostridium Difficile for Patients and Families J. Thomas Lamont

Have you been diagnosed with C. diff, or do you have a family member suffering from symptoms of a C. diff infection? Do you want to know what causes C. diff, how to limit its spread, and modern treatment options? In "C. Diff In 30 Minutes", author and Harvard Medical School Professor J. Thomas Lamont, M. D. uses plain-English explanations and case studies to describe this unpleasant gastrointestinal infection and how it can be successfully treated. One of the world's top experts on C. diff, Dr. Lamont has conducted ground-breaking research on the bacterium and has helped thousands of patients with C. diff. "C. Diff In 30 Minutes" includes sections about: * The origins of C. diff * How you can get C. diff * Four C. diff cases, from infection to cure * Antibiotics that can lead to C. diff infections * Treatment options, including antibiotics and cutting-edge procedures such as stool transplants * How to limit the spread of C. diff * Recurring C. diff: What causes it, and special treatments * A glossary of medical terms * Online resources "C. Diff In 30 Minutes" is not a DIY guide - a doctor is needed to diagnose and treat C. diff. However, this guide can help you understand what your doctor is recommending and why. If you or a loved one has C. diff, "C. Diff In 30 Minutes" can be an invaluable resource to understand and deal with the infection.