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What position did Mary Mallon hold at the Warren household?
What position did Mary Mallon hold at the Warren household?
Mrs. Warren visited the kitchen to criticize Mary Mallon's cooking.
Mrs. Warren visited the kitchen to criticize Mary Mallon's cooking.
False
What dessert did Mary prepare that pleased Mrs. Warren?
What dessert did Mary prepare that pleased Mrs. Warren?
Peach Melba
On August 27, 1906, Margaret was seriously ill with symptoms resembling _____ disease.
On August 27, 1906, Margaret was seriously ill with symptoms resembling _____ disease.
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What was one of the first symptoms displayed by Margaret Warren?
What was one of the first symptoms displayed by Margaret Warren?
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Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
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The Warrens' summer house was located in a fashionable area.
The Warrens' summer house was located in a fashionable area.
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What did Mary hope for after Mrs. Warren's praise?
What did Mary hope for after Mrs. Warren's praise?
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What was the primary disease affecting the Warren family?
What was the primary disease affecting the Warren family?
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Charles Warren was concerned about contracting a disease typical of wealthier social classes.
Charles Warren was concerned about contracting a disease typical of wealthier social classes.
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Who was hired to investigate the source of the typhoid outbreak?
Who was hired to investigate the source of the typhoid outbreak?
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The Warrens' summer house owner became concerned about the ______________ of typhoid in Oyster Bay.
The Warrens' summer house owner became concerned about the ______________ of typhoid in Oyster Bay.
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Match the following individuals with their roles in the typhoid investigation:
Match the following individuals with their roles in the typhoid investigation:
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Why was typhoid fever considered a disease of the poor?
Why was typhoid fever considered a disease of the poor?
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George Soper found the source of the contamination quickly.
George Soper found the source of the contamination quickly.
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What method did George Soper use to check the home's plumbing for contamination?
What method did George Soper use to check the home's plumbing for contamination?
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What was the name of the cook suspected of passing microbes to the family?
What was the name of the cook suspected of passing microbes to the family?
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Ignaz Semmelweis was well-received by his colleagues for promoting handwashing.
Ignaz Semmelweis was well-received by his colleagues for promoting handwashing.
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What was the bacterial infection linked to high mortality rates among women in the Vienna General Hospital?
What was the bacterial infection linked to high mortality rates among women in the Vienna General Hospital?
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Dr. Semmelweis worked in a maternity clinic in _____ (city), Austria.
Dr. Semmelweis worked in a maternity clinic in _____ (city), Austria.
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What primary specialty did Mary Mallon have in her cooking?
What primary specialty did Mary Mallon have in her cooking?
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Match the following historical figures and their contributions:
Match the following historical figures and their contributions:
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The family ate clams bought from a local woman on the _____ (location).
The family ate clams bought from a local woman on the _____ (location).
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What was the effect of handwashing on puerperal fever rates at the hospital?
What was the effect of handwashing on puerperal fever rates at the hospital?
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Study Notes
Typhoid Mary's Case Study
- Cook: Mary Mallon, an Irish cook, worked for several wealthy families
- Disease: Typhoid fever, a bacterial infection.
- Symptoms: Headaches, stomach cramps, cough, burning skin, and fever.
- Outbreak: Multiple outbreaks of typhoid occurred in households where Mary worked.
- Investigation: George Soper, a sewer system designer, investigated the source of the outbreaks, interviewing staff and family members.
- Suspicion: Suspicion fell on Mary Mallon when households experienced typhoid despite having no prior history.
- Symptoms: The cook, Mary experienced no symptoms, but still carried the disease.
- Health Issues: Many family members and staff members fell ill, including daughters and the cook herself, although she remained asymptomatic
- Quarantine: Mary Mallon was quarantined on North Brother Island for 23 years.
- Trial outcome: She was acquitted of the crimes she was accused of.
- Findings: The investigation determined the cook transmitted the disease.
- Conclusion: Mary Mallon, unknowingly, spread the disease to multiple household members throughout various employment opportunities.
- Cause: Typhoid spread via the fecal-oral route; water and food contamination played a significant role in spreading the disease. The family's cook handled uncooked food, spreading the bacteria.
- Investigation tools: Tracing employment history, checking water and waste sources, and interviewing family members helped determine the source.
- Impact: The case highlighted the importance of sanitation, hygiene, and accurate diagnosis in preventing the spread of disease.
- Public health: The need for medical professionals and researchers to examine, investigate and prevent disease transmission from asymptomatic individuals became clear.
Social Distancing in the 1900s
- Quarantine measures: North Brother Island served as a quarantine area during this period.
- Disease control The methods used for limiting disease spread during this period focused on isolating those with or suspected of having the disease to prevent contagion in households.
- New York City: New York City experienced many outbreaks of disease and deaths.
History of Typhoid
- Occurrence: Typhoid was a prevalent illness in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Transmission: Typhoid spread through contaminated water and food.
- Diagnosis: Diagnosis was difficult in the past due to lack of advanced medical tools and diagnostic methods.
- Treatment: Treatment methods were less effective than today's options, including antibiotics. Typhoid was not curable; individuals relied on symptomatic treatments, and often times were left to recover.
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Explore the intricate case of Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary, a cook linked to multiple typhoid outbreaks despite being asymptomatic. This quiz delves into the symptoms, investigation, and consequences of her case, highlighting the historical implications of disease transmission and public health. Test your knowledge about this significant figure in medical history.
