Typhoid Mary - The Story of Salmonella and Mary Mallon

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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