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What's a 'Patient Zero'?
Taylor Swift's new track title, 'Patient Zero', refers to the first identified case of a disease in an epidemic. This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the origin point of something spreading rapidly. In a song title, it could suggest themes of beginnings, impact, or a widespread influence.
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