Summary:
The book delves into the life of Mary Mallon, the first person in the United States identified as an asymptomatic carrier of the pathogen associated with typhoid fever. It explores her career as a cook for affluent families, her quarantine, and the public health implications of her case in the context of early 20th-century New York City.
Key points:
1. Mary Mallon's Life: The book narrates the life of "Typhoid Mary", an Irish immigrant who unknowingly spread typhoid fever in the US.
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