"Surviving a Rare Infectious Breast Disease: An Ohio Woman's Health Journey"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Tami Burdick, an Ohio woman, contracted a rare infectious breast disease called granulomatous mastitis (GM) after a business trip to Connecticut. After months of self-diagnosis and research, she discovered that the root cause of her condition was the bacteria Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii, which is associated with contaminated water. Burdick wrote a memoir, "Diagnosis Detective: Curing Granulomatous Mastitis," detailing her health journey and advocating for awareness of the disease. She continues to educate and advocate for others facing GM.
