C. Diff In 30 Minutes: A guide to Clostridium difficile for patients and families

by J. Thomas LaMont

Revised and updated second edition! Have you been diagnosed with C. diff, or do you have a family member suffering from symptoms of a Clostridium difficile infection? Do you want to know what causes C. diff, how to limit its spread, and learn about modern C. diff management from a gastroenterologist with deep expertise?

C. Diff In 30 Minutes: A Guide To Clostridium Difficile For Patients And Families, is written by author, doctor, and Harvard Medical School Professor J. Thomas Lamont, M.D. Dr. Lamont uses plain-English explanations and case studies to describe this unpleasant bacterial infection and how it can be managed. 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 struggling with an initial outbreak of C. diff or recurrent C. diff.

Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections in the United States. Patients who visit a hospital for a simple outpatient visit can catch it. C. diff is also a problem in some nursing homes, where elderly residents can suffer after being infected. The C diff superbug is a bacteria like E coli, and it is on the rise nationwide. In a recent study at a major Boston teaching hospital, nearly 1/3 of inpatients who were given antibiotics were infected with C. diff. More than half of these patients suffered from diarrhea and other symptoms.

Contents Of The C. Diff Book

The origins of C. diff
C. diff symptoms
Four C. diff cases, from infection to recovery
Antibiotics that can lead to C. diff infections
C. diff management, including antibiotics such as metronidazole (Flagyl) and Vancomycin
Cutting-edge C. diff management such as stool transplants and fecal microbial transfer (FMT)
C. diff and probiotics
How to limit the spread of C. diff
Recurring C. diff
A glossary of medical terms

C. Diff In 30 Minutes is not a DIY guide. A doctor is needed to diagnose C. diff and help patients manage the infection. However, this Clostridium difficile book can help you understand what your doctor, gastroenterologist, or infectious disease specialist is recommending and why. If you or a loved one has C. diff, C. Diff In 30 Minutes can be an invaluable and expert resource to understand and deal with the infection.

80 pages, Paperback

Published July 11, 2022

Reviews

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

C. Diff in 30 minutes by J. Thomas Lamont, MD, is an excellent resource and tool. As a healthcare provider who has experienced recurrent Cdiff infections, I found the information accurate and organized in a very helpful manner. It is a confusing diagnosis with multiple treatment options and so many people have a different story or experience. It is common to feel frustrated and feel like you are missing part of the story. Dr. Lamont has effectively compiled the various types of occurrences, treatments, and recurrences. I liked that there are 4 patient scenarios/stories that found healing in different ways. There is an excellent breakdown and explanation of how the infection happens, how it spreads, and how various treatments allow for resolution and healing. The only thing I would like to see added or discussed is how to increase the diet after an infection. There are so many foods that can help or hinder the healing process and some guidance with this would be beneficial. I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

[Angie W · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very informative for patients or family dealing with C. diff. As someone who has had this in the past and as a nurse I would recommend this book!