The Enhanced Doctor

Chapter 1247: Chapter 1247: Liu Banxia Becomes a Check-In Spot

(Thanks to Wangran and Lu Tiezhu for the monthly ticket encouragement)

"Director, when will Teacher Liu be able to move freely?"

Liu Yiqing asked curiously.

"It depends on his body’s metabolic ability. Plus, he also has a fever now, so we need to do a blood culture to see if there’s another illness involved." Zhou Shuwen said.

"The horrifying thing about ticks is that they often carry many viruses. Lyme disease, Q fever, red meat allergy, and so on. Let’s draw blood and then do a serum antibody analysis."

Liu Banxia hurriedly offered his arm.

This matter is no joke, not just for him, but also for that child who needs the corresponding examination.

Ticks can carry many kinds of these potential pathogens, but it doesn’t mean that once they bite you, they will transmit these pathogens to you.

"Director, what is red meat allergy? Isn’t it possible to have an allergic reaction to eating red meat?" Xu Yino asked while drawing blood.

"It’s roughly like that, and that’s the fearsome aspect of Australian ticks." Zhou Shuwen said.

"The saliva of Australian ticks contains a type of galactose, which is also found in red meat. However, when we acquire it through food, it doesn’t cause any problems. But the tick’s saliva will make the immune system treat it as an enemy."

"The human immune system is powerful and unique. From then on, it remembers this enemy. So when you ingest it through food, a full-scale attack is launched as if it’s an enemy."

"The terrifying part is that this allergic reaction is lifelong. Currently, human medicine can’t find any medication to correct it."

"There are many Australian ticks, especially in Sydney. It’s considered a severely affected area. Every year, not to mention those who suffer such allergic reactions, quite a few people even lose their lives."

"Oh my god, if I can’t eat red meat, how will I live in the future? Nuonuo. Draw two more tubes and check thoroughly." Liu Banxia was anxious.

He really didn’t know about this aspect. He had only focused on some domestic ticks, which often carry forest encephalitis and bacterial diseases.

"But judging by Banxia’s and the young patient’s current reactions, the chances of being infected by other pathogens are not very high. But we still need to be careful. Let’s first do physical cooling." Zhou Shuwen said.

"Can’t I have some antipyretic medicine?" Liu Banxia asked pitifully.

"You are a doctor yourself. Weren’t you quite capable at the start? If the body’s immune system can metabolize the toxins out, why put so much medication into your body?" Zhou Shuwen glared at him.

"Oh, right. If the fever gradually subsides, it would mean that I’m fine." Liu Banxia grinned and said.

"You, you should figure out how to explain this to Qiaoqiao later. Oh, and thank you." Xiao Zhaoqiu said with a smile.

"Old Xiao, why thank him?" Miao Yuqiang asked curiously.

"Our Yueyue here, at the beginning, was dead set on going to cardiac surgery. I had Banxia do some counseling; some days ago, she had a detailed conversation with me." Xiao Zhaoqiu said with a smile.

"She told me not to interfere and allow hope. Whether to go into neurology or cardiology, she hasn’t made up her mind yet. At least there’s some hope, so I just maintain my expectations."

"Director Xiao, I actually didn’t say much. I just told her not to feel she couldn’t surpass you just because you’re her dad and so outstanding, and thus avoid it." Liu Banxia said.

"That could also be a reason since I used to constantly nag about it at home." Xiao Zhaoqiu said.

"See, you’ve put pressure on the child? Parents shouldn’t interfere too much." Xiao He said.

"You have it easy, with the eldest in Beijing and the second in Shanghai. I only have this one daughter, and no matter what, I have to keep her close." Xiao Zhaoqiu said.

"Alright then, let’s wait for the results. Usually, the problem won’t be that severe. You’ve already been lucky once today, can’t hit the jackpot twice."

"Thank you, three senior directors, for coming all the way here due to my little issue." Liu Banxia said.

"We wouldn’t have come if it weren’t necessary. Chief Director Zhou’s meticulous consultation request hasn’t been issued for years." Xiao He said with a smile.

"Sigh... I was somewhat panicked at the time. Concern leads to confusion and preconceived notions; I directly ruled out the tick." Zhou Shuwen said.

"I am the involved party, and I hadn’t considered this situation. If the child’s condition hadn’t improved, I would have suffered." Liu Banxia said with a bitter smile.

"Oh dear, have they drawn blood from the child? And you need to inform the child’s mother. At the very least, the child has to stay in the hospital for observation tonight; he isn’t as resilient as I am."

"Su Wenhao just went over." Zhou Shuwen said.

"Alright, stay here and treat it as resting; we have to get back to work, too. With some luck, you might be able to move your legs by the time we get off work. If not, we’ll have someone send you home."

Liu Banxia nodded pitifully. There’s really no other way.

Even if he wanted to help someone now, he couldn’t. He had to wait for the latest test results to come out.

If something really does go wrong, and other complications arise, some can be transmitted to others.

Although the probability isn’t very high, it needs to be nipped in the bud.

He tried lifting his leg a bit, wondering if it was psychological, but it seemed to go a bit higher than last time?

After some thought, Liu Banxia took out his phone and made a video call to Qiaoqiao.

"Oh my, is the sun going to set in the east today?" Qiaoqiao teased as she answered the video call.

"Ah... I should buy a lottery ticket today. I got bitten by a tick from a patient. Currently experiencing some numbness, but should be recovered by the end of my shift," Liu Banxia said.

"Oh dear, is it serious? Isn’t that bug supposed to be pretty nasty?" Qiaoqiao became worried.

"It’s no big deal; the little patient who brought the tick over has already regained movement in both arms. I was just bitten, then noticed it," Liu Banxia replied.

"Actually, it’s pretty good; just treat it as a break. I thought it through and decided it’d be better to confess before our little spies spill the beans. No big deal if you don’t get greedy," he continued.

"That’s more like it," Qiaoqiao responded.

"But you have to be careful in the future, seeing so many patients every day. You need to protect yourself in case of any contagious diseases," she advised.

"But it doesn’t make sense, it’s winter now. How are there still bugs around? Aren’t these things only around in summer? You wouldn’t be lying to me, would you? Is it actually a different disease?"

"How could I dare lie to you? The little patient just came back from Sydney. Liu Yiqing is right here, you can ask her," Liu Banxia said.

"Master’s wife, master’s wife, I’m the one who removed the tick; there are no mouthparts left," Liu Yiqing said proudly as she took the phone.

Then the two of them huddled together and started whispering.

Liu Banxia had no choice but to put the damp towel Liu Yiqing brought on his forehead himself. What else could he do? He had to take care of himself.

He also needed to reflect on the fact that today’s diagnostic process was not rigorous enough.

There was probably a small wound on the little patient’s scalp too, but there were no signs at the time, so Huang Bo didn’t find it.

If we go through the process again, we should be able to locate it; it’ll be obvious.

It’s quite frustrating, these things usually bite and don’t let go. This one is so mischievous, eating half its meal before wanting to switch flavors.

"Teacher Liu, master’s wife told you to drink more hot water and rest well."

While pondering, Liu Yiqing handed the phone over.

"I must say, to speed up metabolism, drinking hot water really helps. Quickly make me a pot of tea, and sneak me some of Xu Yino’s snacks; I need a proper meal," Liu Banxia said.

"Hehe, okay," Liu Yiqing replied cheerfully and went to arrange it.

Liu Yiqing had just run out briefly, and things started getting lively around Liu Banxia.

Earlier, everyone was busy and didn’t have time to come and fuss. Now they could, and they had to come check it out.

"Are you guys serious? Do you have no sympathy at all?" Liu Banxia asked, feeling downhearted.

"Got to come appreciate it, the busy spell is over anyway. Tsk tsk, it wasn’t easy, but it’s good," Shi Lei said with a smile.

"Ah... go on, look as much as you want, help me adjust the towel; the room’s cooling down," Liu Banxia said.

"So, how are you feeling?" Wei Yuan asked.

"Next time I’ll need to be even more careful. Good grief, this is turning into quite the group visit. Coming empty-handed to see the patient, aren’t you guys ashamed?"

Seeing Du Fancheng and Wang Huan walk in, Liu Banxia complained.

But nobody took his complaint seriously; taking photos and admiring him couldn’t be delayed.

At this point, Liu Yiqing also returned with a teapot and snacks, turning it all into a tea gathering instead.

Anyway, tomorrow was New Year’s Eve, and since there wasn’t much work, it was nice for everyone to gather and have some fun.

"How’s the little patient doing?" Liu Banxia asked.

"The leg has also regained movement; this tick’s toxin is quite miraculous, coming and going so quickly," Liu Yiqing replied.

"Good, looks like the little one is fine too. If he’s okay, basically I’m okay too," Liu Banxia said.

"Great, you can keep seeing patients tomorrow," Wang Chao said earnestly.

Liu Banxia rolled his eyes, "Can’t anyone show a little compassion for me? It’s not easy for me."

"Haha, we’ve already shown plenty of compassion by not spreading it on social media," Wang Chao said with a grin.

Everyone laughed, because indeed, Liu Banxia looked rather pitiful at the moment.

"Ah... surrounded by the wrong people. You all eat and drink so comfortably; I’m the actual patient," Liu Banxia complained again.

But it was still in vain, because chances to catch him in a ’fallen’ state weren’t frequent.

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