The Woman with a Worm in Her Head: & Other True Stories of Infectious Disease

Name: The Woman with a Worm in Her Head: & Other True Stories of Infectious Disease
Price: 12.25 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (735 reviews)
Author: Pamela Nagami M.D.

by Pamela Nagami M.D.

Nonfiction Memoir

4.4 (735)

4.4 stars from 735 reviews. Top 93% of Nonfiction books we track.

290 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by St. Martin's GriffinPublished 2002-12-06

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by medical mysteries and real-world horror without the fiction wrapper.
You want to understand infectious diseases through actual patient stories rather than textbook diagrams.
You enjoy narrative nonfiction that's both educational and deeply unsettling.

Maybe not for you if...

You're squeamish about graphic descriptions of disease progression and bodily symptoms.
You prefer uplifting nonfiction that leaves you feeling hopeful rather than vulnerable.
You want quick, light reads rather than detailed medical case studies.

About this book

A healthy woman becomes infected with a pork tapeworm that burrows into her brain and impairs her motor function. A man contracts chickenpox and suffers severe burns-like scarring. A young athlete is bitten by an insect and develops a flesh-eating strep infection. Everyday activities—eating salad, insect bites, swimming—can expose people to dangerous and potentially deadly microorganisms. Dr. Pamela Nagami examines real cases of infectious disease, documenting warning signs, consequences, and treatments. She explores the medical and ethical decisions doctors face when outcomes determine whether patients live or die.

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Currently 4.4★ from 735 reviews

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