When the Doctor Uses A Hack - Chapter 1913

Capítulo 1913: Chapter 1917: What Is That Disease?

Huang Yingbo and Yu Zhengsi are senior researchers at the China Virus Research Institute.

Their status in the field of virus research is among the top in the nation.

Even internationally, they hold some weight!

Especially Huang Yingbo, during the H1N1 avian flu outbreak, an article he published on the flu virus appeared in The Lancet, which was heavily cited at the time, earning him a bit of fame.

That year, he was also commissioned by the country to go overseas and participate in flu relief in Indonesia, earning international accolades; he is quite an impressive figure.

However, this time, regarding Qin Yongyi asking them to assist in investigating the rotavirus situation in Tong Ci Town, Dongyang Province, he felt a bit surprised.

Because autumnal infant diarrhea isn’t considered a big issue, it happens every year, and the incidence rate is already quite high, with little likelihood of causing serious problems, so… there’s nothing really to worry about with this illness.

But Huang Yingbo and Qin Yongyi have some ties, so since it was mentioned, he decided to come over.

Consider it a chance to see the local customs and culture of Anyang.

However, after probing the virus investigation, neither of them found anything!

Rotavirus mutating is an inevitable occurrence.

After all, compared to humans, viruses have a simpler structure, which means their evolution or mutation speed is faster.

Yet, after this investigation, they found no significant changes.

After obtaining the results, they decided not to stay in Tong Ci Town, instead returning to the county to rest and prepare to go home.

But the next day, just as they were about to leave.

Jiao Jinwen’s call came through.

Huang Yingbo hadn’t saved Jiao Jinwen’s number.

But the voice on the other end urgently said, “Professor Huang, I’m Jiao Jinwen, the head of Tong Ci Town Health Center. You haven’t left yet, have you?”

Huang Yingbo smiled slightly, “Oh! Director Jiao, hello, the matter is concluded, I also have other business, so I won’t bother you further.”

Jiao Jinwen promptly said, “Professor Huang, please don’t leave yet, the situation has changed, the virus test results from the patient’s body have come out; the rotavirus has changed.”

Upon hearing this, Huang Yingbo was momentarily stunned.

“Director Jiao, what do you mean?”

They had already conducted tests and found no issues,

Jiao Jinwen, being the head of a town health center, talking about virus mutation, was evidently somewhat far-fetched.

Jiao Jinwen quickly said, “Professor Chen Cang from the Dongyang Provincial Health Commission came last night for examinations and found that the real cause of the patient’s death wasn’t respiratory failure, but Reye’s syndrome induced by rotavirus, leading to brain herniation and causing central imbalance, which triggered a series of reactions.”

“Professor Chen worked overnight to get the virus sent to the research institute and discovered that the rotavirus is somewhat different from before; specifically… oh, I can’t explain it well, could you come over?”

Jiao Jinwen was also extremely anxious.

Upon hearing Jiao Jinwen’s words, Huang Yingbo’s expression changed, Reye’s syndrome?

He was very familiar with this name.

Because influenza viruses, parainfluenza viruses, coxsackieviruses, herpes viruses, Epstein-Barr viruses, and varicella viruses have been isolated from Reye syndrome patients!

But rotavirus causing Reye’s syndrome?

This is evidently an unexpected scenario!

Huang Yingbo truly did not expect a mere rotavirus to induce life-threatening Reye’s syndrome; such results clearly exceeded his predictions and understanding!

Thinking of this, Huang Yingbo’s expression visibly changed, from calm to greatly anxious!

“Okay, I’ll come right away!”

After hanging up the phone, Huang Yingbo hurriedly said to colleague Yu Zhengsi, “The situation has changed, quickly return to the site!”

Seeing Huang Yingbo so anxious, Yu Zhengsi quickly asked, “What happened?”

Huang Yingbo thoroughly explained Jiao Jinwen’s details!

“Old Yu, have you heard of Reye’s syndrome as a complication of rotavirus?”

Yu Zhengsi directly shook his head, “Certainly not!”

Huang Yingbo took a deep breath, staring at Yu Zhengsi, “Chen Cang says it does!”

Yu Zhengsi was momentarily speechless!

Who is Chen Cang?

He is the most gifted surgeon in the world today and has profound achievements in genetic engineering!

In fact, rumors within circles say Professor Chen’s perception and comprehension of medicine are unmatched, and his clinical and research capabilities in medicine surpass anyone!

Some people may well be born for medicine!

And Chen Cang clearly is one of those people.

But…

Yu Zhengsi swallowed his saliva and couldn’t help but ask, “Could it be… Professor Chen made a misdiagnosis?”

Huang Yingbo smiled wryly, “Let’s hope so!”

While talking, the two quickly flagged down a taxi, didn’t even ask the price, and headed directly to the Tong Ci Town Health Center!

Even at this moment, both were somewhat uneasy.

If they really did leave now.

The consequences…

Would be unimaginable!

Hopefully, it’s just Professor Chen’s misdiagnosis…

Evidently, they could only hope in Professor Chen.

At this time, in Anyang City, Dongyang Province, Deng Ming had been sleepless all night. After driving back to Anyang, he personally delivered the items to Tao Xun and Yang Zhucheng.

These two veterans from Tsinghua University’s Genetic Engineering Institute are currently preparing for the nation’s top gene research facility.

Woken up at three in the morning by Deng Ming, and samples were delivered!

Deng Ming hurriedly said:

“Professor Tao! Quickly check! Examine the RNA gene sequence, check the rotavirus capsid protein Vp4 adhesion protein, and diarrheal-inducing protein NSP4 protein coding sequence!”

Tao Xun was startled by Deng Ming’s urgency, “What happened?”

Originally, Deng Ming didn’t want to call Chen Cang.

But at this moment, the phone suddenly rang.

Deng Ming’s expression changed, “Professor Chen?”

Chen Cang’s voice was low and slightly breathless, “The situation has changed, quickly study the rotavirus case!”

Tao Xun received the phone and hurriedly asked, “Professor Chen, what happened?”

Chen Cang’s tone was somewhat solemn, “There have been new cases of childhood diarrhea emerging here in Tong Ci Town; we’re on our way now.”

“Professor Tao, quickly test the samples I sent using the method I taught you, and see if there’s anything new!”

“Urgently!”

Upon hearing this, Tao Xun’s expression changed, “Alright!”

“And… is it serious?”

Chen Cang shook his head, “I don’t know.”

“But this time, the rotavirus induced Reye’s syndrome!”

Tao Xun and the others fell into silence!

Chen Cang was also silent for a moment.

At this time…

Tao Xun couldn’t help but ask, “What is Reye’s syndrome…”

He was embarrassed but powerless…

After all, he’s not specialized in viruses or clinical medicine.

Chen Cang felt a moment of sweat!

And Deng Ming almost burst out laughing.

Tao Xun felt even more embarrassed…

The atmosphere became momentarily stagnant.

Yang Zhucheng, like a curious child, also asked, “Yeah, what’s Reye’s syndrome?”