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Mary Mallon (“Typhoid Mary”)

A cook and healthy carrier of typhoid, whom New York City held on North Brother Island from 1907.

Why Single Out One? A Scientist on Typhoid Mary

W. P. Mason, “Typhoid Mary,” Science (July 23, 1909) · July 1909 (written July 1; printed July 23)

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“Typhoid Mary”

“Typhoid Mary”