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473: Virus FAQs

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The Myth of Patient Zero

The chapter critiques the idea of blaming individuals or animals for viral outbreaks, focusing on the myth of patient zero as a misleading concept. It explores the case of Typhoid Mary and challenges the narrative surrounding her alleged role in spreading typhoid fever. The speakers discuss the importance of examining disease-related narratives critically and highlight the lack of scientific basis behind terms like 'asymptomatic carrier'.

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