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Typhoid Mary - The Story of Salmonella and Mary Mallon
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You've probably heard her name before but do you know the real story behind this infamous moniker? The story of Typhoid Mary is a complicated one having to do with public health, an infectious disease, and impressively human stubbornness. We'll talk about Typhoid fever, the bacteria that causes it, and how a healthy person ended up exiled to an island thanks to a winding set of circumstances.
Sources:
- Journal Article: The Sad and Tragic Life of Typhoid Mary
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Mallon
- The Story of Typhoid Mary is Way Sadder Than You Think
- PBS (NOVA) Documentary on YouTube: Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman
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Manage episode 368081474 series 2935879
You've probably heard her name before but do you know the real story behind this infamous moniker? The story of Typhoid Mary is a complicated one having to do with public health, an infectious disease, and impressively human stubbornness. We'll talk about Typhoid fever, the bacteria that causes it, and how a healthy person ended up exiled to an island thanks to a winding set of circumstances.
Sources:
- Journal Article: The Sad and Tragic Life of Typhoid Mary
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Mallon
- The Story of Typhoid Mary is Way Sadder Than You Think
- PBS (NOVA) Documentary on YouTube: Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman
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Patreon Page (support the show)
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Submit a Question for Mike's Trivia Challenge Segment (website form with instructions)
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Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings)
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DrMqx (Follow Dr. Max on Twitch)
90 episoade
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