Typhoid Mary: the super-spreader before the term even existed
Mary Mallon triggered multiple outbreaks in New York at the turn of the 20th century – and some believe she suffered prejudice not shown to other asymptomatic carriersMary Mallon was a super-spreader before the term existed, a disease carrier so notorious she acquired a celebrity nickname: Typhoid Mary.Mallon showed no symptoms but was infected with typhoid and triggered multiple outbreaks in New York at the turn of the 20th century.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Rory Carroll Tags: Infectious diseases Coronavirus outbreak New York US news Science Source Type: news