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Typhoid Mary: A Cook’s Deadly Secret
In this episode, we explore the fascinating and tragic
story of Mary Mallon, better known as Typhoid Mary. As the first identified asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in the United States, Mallon unknowingly spread the deadly bacteria to dozens of people, leading to widespread fear and
controversy. Her life was marked by defiance, isolation, and a complex battle for her freedom, raising important questions about public health, individual rights, and the ethics of quarantine. Tune in as we uncover the truth behind
her infamous legacy.
Source Materials:
HowTyphoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death
Typhoid Mary, Who Spread Typhoid in Early 1900s
Mary Mallon (1869-1938) and the history of typhoid fever - PMC
Typhoid Mary: The Untold Story of a Public Health Paradox | by PAUL CALAMUSA | Nov, 2024 | Medium
Typhoid Mary: The Irishwoman blamed for bringing a deadly disease to New York – The Irish Times
Typhoid Mary: ‘The Most Dangerous Woman in America’
10 Things You May Not Know About 'Typhoid Mary' | HISTORY
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating and tragic
story of Mary Mallon, better known as Typhoid Mary. As the first identified asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in the United States, Mallon unknowingly spread the deadly bacteria to dozens of people, leading to widespread fear and
controversy. Her life was marked by defiance, isolation, and a complex battle for her freedom, raising important questions about public health, individual rights, and the ethics of quarantine. Tune in as we uncover the truth behind
her infamous legacy.
Source Materials:
HowTyphoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death
Typhoid Mary, Who Spread Typhoid in Early 1900s
Mary Mallon (1869-1938) and the history of typhoid fever - PMC
Typhoid Mary: The Untold Story of a Public Health Paradox | by PAUL CALAMUSA | Nov, 2024 | Medium
Typhoid Mary: The Irishwoman blamed for bringing a deadly disease to New York – The Irish Times
Typhoid Mary: ‘The Most Dangerous Woman in America’
10 Things You May Not Know About 'Typhoid Mary' | HISTORY
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