What Really Happened with Typhoid Mary

The video discusses typhoid fever, a disease caused by Salmonella typhi, and its transmission through contaminated food and water. It highlights the story of Mary Mallon, known as Typhoid Mary, who was a carrier of the disease and unknowingly spread it while working as a cook. Her case led to significant public health actions, including her quarantine. The video also covers modern treatments and preventive measures for typhoid, emphasizing the importance of clean water and sanitation.

What is the primary way typhoid fever spreads?

• Via contaminated food and water

• By direct contact with an infected person's skin

• Through mosquito bites

• Through the air

Why was Mary Mallon referred to as 'Typhoid Mary'?

• She was a famous doctor who treated typhoid

• She was the first person to be cured of typhoid fever

• She discovered the bacteria causing typhoid

• She was a carrier who spread the disease without being sick

What was one of the main reasons Mary Mallon was able to spread typhoid fever?

• She was a school teacher

• She traveled frequently between countries

• She worked as a nurse

• She prepared uncooked foods like peach ice cream

What was the outcome of Mary Mallon's second quarantine?

• She was quarantined for over 23 years until her death

• She was released after a year

• She was cured and released

• She escaped and was never found

How is typhoid fever typically treated today?

• With herbal remedies

• Through surgery

• With antibiotics and vaccinations

• By isolation only