Typhoid Mary Harbored the Salmonella Pathogen in Her

Question

Typhoid Mary harbored the Salmonella pathogen in her
A) urine (kidneys).
B) respiratory secretions (lungs).
C) nasal secretions (nose).
D) bile (gallbladder).

Accepted Answer

Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary, was a carrier of the Salmonella pathogen in her gallbladder. She was healthy despite carrying the bacteria, but she infected many people through her cooking, which is why she was confined to isolation for much of her life.