Typhoid Mary Flashcard

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What is 'sanitation'?

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Sanitation is the practice of keeping an area clean by removing trash and preventing pollution.

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How is typhoid spread?

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Typhoid can be spread through germs that are passed after using the toilet and can be transferred to food if hands are not washed.

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What is a pandemic?

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A pandemic is a disease outbreak that crosses international borders and affects a large number of people.

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How did the typhoid epidemic change people's ideas about disease?

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It showed that disease could infect all kinds of people, not just those in poor conditions.

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Did Mary continue to cook for people even though she was a carrier for typhoid?

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Yes, Mary continued to cook for people despite knowing she was a carrier.

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What is the role of handwashing in preventing typhoid?

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Handwashing helps prevent the spread of typhoid by removing germs that can contaminate food.

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What are carriers in the context of disease?

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Carriers are individuals who can spread a disease without showing symptoms themselves.

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What is the significance of the typhoid epidemic in public health?

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The typhoid epidemic highlighted the importance of sanitation and hygiene in preventing disease outbreaks.

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What is the relationship between sanitation and disease?

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Good sanitation practices reduce the risk of disease transmission and outbreaks.

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What are some common symptoms of typhoid fever?

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Common symptoms include high fever, weakness, stomach pain, headache, and loss of appetite.