Almanac: The strange case of Typhoid Mary
Almanac: The strange case of Typhoid Mary
September 23, 1869 marked the birth of Mary Mallon, who would become a “healthy carrier” of a communicable disease, with fatal consequences. Jane Pauley reports on the woman remembered today as “Typhoid Mary.”
Read the full article on CBS Health
Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate based on the provided sources. The key claim about Mary Mallon's birthdate and her status as a healthy carrier is supported by multiple sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** September 23, 1869 marked the birth of Mary Mallon.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
- Claim:** Mary Mallon would become a "healthy carrier" of a communicable disease.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
- Claim:** This had fatal consequences.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #2 and #3 both explicitly state that Mary Mallon was born on September 23, 1869, and became a "healthy carrier" with fatal consequences.
- Verification Source #1 mentions "The Strange Case of Typhoid Mary" which is the title of the CBS Health article.
- Verification Source #4 mentions that in 1915, Mary Mallon was put into quarantine in a cottage in the Bronx.
- Verification Source #5 does not directly support or contradict the claims, but provides context about typhoid fever.