Patient Zero (Chapter 2 pgs 32-38)

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What is the Soho Cholera Outbreak of 1854?

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A significant cholera outbreak in Soho, London, that highlighted the importance of sanitation and public health.

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Who is John Snow in the context of the cholera outbreak?

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A physician who conducted groundbreaking work in epidemiology and is known for his investigation of the cholera outbreak.

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What does the term 'intravenously' mean?

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Administering medication or fluids directly into a vein.

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What was the main focus of the section 'Cures for a Penny'?

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It describes the various ineffective cures that were offered by doctors during the cholera outbreak.

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What role did Sarah Lewis play in the narrative?

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She is a mother who discovers her daughter Frances is ill, prompting concern about cholera.

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What does the prefix 'intra-' in 'intravenously' signify?

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It means 'within' or 'inside'.

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What new information does 'The Angel of Death Visits' provide?

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It suggests a possible cause for Frances' illness.

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What was a common misconception about cholera during the outbreak?

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Many believed it was caused by miasma or bad air, rather than contaminated water.

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What is the significance of John Snow taking water samples?

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It was a critical step in identifying the source of the cholera outbreak.

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What does the term 'epidemiology' refer to?

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The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled.