Chapter 2074: Chapter 1945: Reporting to the Higher-Ups (Part 3)

"Expert Liu, since chickenpox is contagious, I want to ask a question." Song Xiaodong stood up directly to challenge Expert Liu.

"Go ahead and ask." Although Expert Liu was impatient, he couldn’t lack decorum.

"It’s been two days since the first case was detected, and only people from Daohua Village are affected, with no cases elsewhere? Does this mean chickenpox only infects the residents of Daohua Village and not others?" Song Xiaodong asked.

"This..."

"To the experts present, can anyone explain this to me?" Song Xiaodong looked around at the gathered experts with ill intent.

Song Xiaodong’s question made the experts present feel a bit embarrassed.

"May I know how to address this gentleman?" Expert Liu’s face blushed a little as he stood up and asked Song Xiaodong.

"Oh, it’s like this, let me introduce everyone. This is Dr. Song Xiaodong, an external physician hired by our hospital." Vice President Zhao took the initiative to introduce Song Xiaodong to the gathered leaders, directors, and experts.

"So it’s Mr. Song. Regarding the patient’s residence issue, I’ve thought about it too. I believe a possible explanation is that Daohua Village is remote, with relatively less contact with outsiders, so the chance of large-scale transmission is reduced, resulting in only Daohua Village patients being affected." Expert Liu said to Song Xiaodong.

"Yes, what Expert Liu said makes sense!" Doctor Zhang quickly flattered Expert Liu.

"Alright then, let me ask again, do we know the total number of chickenpox patients discovered so far?" Song Xiaodong directly asked Director Wu.

"Young man, why are you being like this? All those present are our Minghe experts, discussing the prevention and control of the chickenpox epidemic together, yet you keep insisting that chickenpox is non-contagious. It’s written in the university textbooks that it is contagious, you should review them. The health bureau leaders are here, and they don’t have time to argue with you!" Director Wang beside couldn’t stand it anymore and directly scolded Song Xiaodong.

"Could you state how many patients have been admitted in total?" Director Wu asked a few directors.

The directors and experts, surprised that Director Wu actually listened to Song Xiaodong and asked for patient statistics, paused for a moment before starting to report numbers.

"Our hospital has reported 20 cases."

"Our hospital reported 30 cases."

"Our hospital reported 50 cases."

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After the statistics, approximately 200 cases of chickenpox had already appeared.

All those involved in the medical uproar who received money were without exception infected with the chickenpox virus introduced by Song Xiaodong through the money.

Chapter 1947: Let’s see what he can say!

"What about today? Has the number of patients continued to increase?" Song Xiaodong asked again.

Although the directors and experts looked unfavorably upon Song Xiaodong, with Director Wu sitting at the other end of the table, they could only answer honestly: "The number of patients has not increased further, most patients coming to the hospital for treatment are returning due to ineffective treatment."

"That’s why I say, this time the chickenpox is not contagious."

Some experts, upon hearing Song Xiaodong’s question, agreed that his words have some truth, yet chickenpox is indeed contagious, a conclusion reached through medical research.

A group of experts couldn’t understand it and soon shifted their attention to Expert Liu.

After all, Expert Liu had the most seniority and was the most esteemed among the experts present.

Seeing this response, Expert Liu felt satisfied. After playing his part enough, he turned to Director Wu and said: "Director Wu, the slow transmission speed of chickenpox also relates to the weather. The chickenpox virus survives poorly in the external environment. Currently, in late autumn with cold weather, the transmissibility of chickenpox may have been affected."

The directors and experts couldn’t help but nod at Expert Liu’s words.

After thinking for a moment, Director Wu said: "Regardless of whether this chickenpox is contagious, since there are already 200 cases, we cannot be complacent. Necessary epidemic prevention measures must be implemented. There will be a special epidemic prevention work seminar later."

Then Director Wu added, "Now let’s discuss treatment issues."

With Expert Liu silent, no one else dared to speak up.

Expert Liu then said to Director Wu, "Director Wu, it’s like this, typically chickenpox isn’t a severe disease, and besides pustules, there isn’t much else. Clinical treatment lacks specific medications, and symptomatic treatment is all that can be offered while waiting for the patient to recover naturally. However, this time, patients with chickenpox universally report itchy and unbearable symptoms, seeking rapid symptom relief, yet we temporarily lack an effective treatment method."

"I see..." Director Wu furrowed his brow.

"So Western Medicine is ineffective, and Traditional Chinese Medicine is also ineffective?" Director Wu inquired further.

"Director Wu, Western Medicine acts quickly, whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine acts slowly. The time it takes for herbs to work might be slower than the patient’s natural recovery." Expert Liu paused after saying half.

"However, I do have a method to relieve symptoms." Expert Liu concluded his statement.

"Really? I see these patients are in pain and terribly itchy, and if herbal medicine can alleviate the symptoms, combining it with Western Medicine to provide symptomatic treatment could help ease their discomfort."

"Yes, who would have thought Expert Liu has methods for treating this special chickenpox."

"Indeed, Expert Liu’s medical skills are exceptional."

A group of directors and experts quickly flattered Expert Liu.

"Expert Liu, since there’s a good method, why not share it with everyone so the experts present can learn and help the patients alleviate their symptoms?" Director Wu suggested to Expert Liu.