Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1277

“That’s easy. In the capital, even the Imperial Physician often comes to consult you on medicine.”

To be honest, Wei Wu didn't intend to show off, because he didn't understand medicine, he only knew some basic hygiene knowledge from later generations.

However, since Shen Lin had already put on such a show, he couldn't refuse, so he spoke again.

"Don't listen to this kid's nonsense. Physician Xu only came to ask me some questions for some special reasons. Let's not talk about this."

"The most important thing now is to solve the epidemic problem. Fortunately, this epidemic is only cholera, which is relatively easy to deal with."

Upon hearing this, Gao Tianwang immediately became extremely alert, staring intently at Wei Wu, as if afraid he had misheard something.

Wei Wu, without delay, immediately spoke:

"The soldiers who handled filth contracted the disease because they were unaware of the miasma attaching to them."

"The solution to the infection is simple: after handling the filth, wash your body and clothes with soap, wood ash, or similar substances."

"At the same time, in the tents of sick soldiers, the rooms were fumigated with vinegar. Of course, vinegar could also be used to wash hands, but that would be too wasteful."

"Oh right, mugwort and salt water have similar effects. Also, quicklime can be used to collect the clear liquid from the top after it heats up when it comes into contact with water."

After hearing what Wei Wu said, Gao Tianwang couldn't help but ask a question.

"Will this prevent soldiers from getting infected?"

"That's right. As long as you wash away the miasma clinging to your body and clothes, you won't get sick."

Wei Wu nodded and offered an explanation, but then continued:

"Next is the environmental issue. Those filthy things must be cleaned up, otherwise the miasma will become more and more prevalent."

"You can dig a deep pit and fill it with filth, but remember to sprinkle a thick layer of lime every day to keep out the miasma."

"Furthermore, healthy soldiers and sick soldiers were separated into epidemic areas and clean areas to prevent healthy soldiers from getting sick."

"Finally, there is the issue of treatment for sick soldiers."

At this point, Wei Wu deliberately paused to give Gao Tianwang time to process what he had said before continuing.

"Cholera may seem serious, but it is a disease that can be cured by the body itself, provided that you do not get infected again."

"The biggest problem with this disease is dehydration, so it is essential to make sure the soldiers drink plenty of water, and remember, it must be boiled water."

"Minimum daily..."

At this point, Wei Wu paused again, looked around the military tent for a while, and pointed to a vessel with a capacity of about one liter.

"Using this container as a guide, sick soldiers should drink at least this much water every day, with half a spoonful of salt added, and drink it in small sips continuously."

"It would be even better if citrus juice were added, and some ginger juice could also be added to help sick soldiers recover faster."

"Remember, drinking water is essential, and it must be boiled. Also, sprinkle plenty of lime, as this is a yang substance that can counteract yin and filth!"

Cholera was one of the easiest diseases to deal with among the plagues of ancient times, which is why Cao Cao was not in a hurry.

As long as the patient does not die from acute dehydration, there is a high chance that the body can heal itself.

Even without modern medicines and medical technology, as long as water sources and food are strictly managed, and excrement is properly cleaned up, it is possible to achieve success.

Making patients understand that drinking plenty of water to prevent acute dehydration is enough to reduce the mortality rate of cholera to single digits.

This refers to the early stages of the cholera outbreak; now, more than half of the soldiers in the entire camp are infected.

And it has been some time now, so it goes without saying that the number of soldiers who have died from cholera is probably not small.

Unfortunately, even Wei Wu couldn't do anything about this situation. Although he had the relevant knowledge, this was not modern society after all.

Medical resources were so scarce that even with his extraordinary abilities from later generations, he was unable to cure the seriously ill soldiers.