Ch. 4 Patient Zero

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What was Dr. Baker's unique position in the NYC Health Department during the typhoid epidemic?

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She was the only female doctor in the NYC Health Department.

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How does the word 'branded' affect the tone of the sentence regarding Mary's behavior?

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It emphasizes the harshness of the view people had of Mary.

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What significant change in perception about disease occurred due to the typhoid epidemic?

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It showed that disease could infect all kinds of people.

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What does the term 'healthy carriers' refer to in the context of the typhoid epidemic?

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It explains why Mary was detained although she appeared healthy.

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What was the public's reaction to the term 'Typhoid Mary'?

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It caused newspapers to begin using the phrase 'Typhoid Mary.'

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What role did sanitation play in the understanding of disease during the typhoid epidemic?

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It proved that disease was not solely related to sanitation.

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How did the typhoid epidemic influence journalism?

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It convinced journalists to share more information about people affected by disease.

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What was one of the main challenges faced by epidemiologists during the typhoid epidemic?

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It made people question epidemiologists’ understanding of disease.

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What was the impact of the typhoid epidemic on public health policies?

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It led to changes in how healthy carriers were treated and monitored.

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Why was Mary Mallon (Typhoid Mary) significant in the study of infectious diseases?

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She was an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever, illustrating the concept of healthy carriers.