Tracking Down Typhoid Mary

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What does the term 'Typhoid Mary' refer to?

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A person who spreads a disease without showing symptoms.

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Who was Mary Mallon?

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An Irish cook who was a carrier of typhoid fever.

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What disease did Mary Mallon spread?

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Typhoid fever.

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What was Mary Mallon's profession?

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Cook.

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Why is Mary Mallon significant in public health history?

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She was one of the first identified asymptomatic carriers of typhoid fever.

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What is an asymptomatic carrier?

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A person who carries a disease but does not show symptoms.

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What role did George Soper play in Mary Mallon's story?

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He was a sanitary engineer who identified her as a carrier of typhoid fever.

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What happened to Mary Mallon in 1907?

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She was quarantined for being a carrier of typhoid fever.

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Why was Mary Mallon released in 1910?

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She was considered no longer a threat to public health.

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What was the public's reaction to Mary Mallon when she was identified as a carrier?

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She faced stigma and was blamed for spreading the disease.