Meaning Typhoid Mary
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Typhoid Mary


A chronic carrier of the agent of typhoid fever, or the chronic carrier of the agent of any other disease. Named for Mary Mallon, an Irish cook who was found to be a healthy typhoid carrier in the US early in the 20th century.
Source: medicinenet.com (offline)

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Typhoid Mary


A person who carries and spreads a dangerous disease, especially one who refuses to cooperate to minimize the risk of infection.
Source: en.wiktionary.org




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