Senior Brother Xia looked astonished. "Poison? But Miss Mei’s symptoms perfectly match the Wellhead Flower, and several other doctors have already examined her!"
Doctor Zhou’s expression was grave as he re-examined the pustules on Mei Gongxue’s body. The infectious disease known as the Wellhead Flower generally progressed in three stages. In the initial stage, fever occurs and skin rashes appear—small red spots that eventually harden into raised bumps. In the middle stage, these bumps turn into blisters, and the red spots gradually enlarge. In the final stage, the blisters transform into pustules; as the condition worsens, they rupture and weep pus, causing agonizing pain.
Looking at Mei Gongxue’s current condition, the blisters were severe, and in some places, they were already secreting pus. It was clear she was nearing the final stage. Everything, including her pulse, matched the symptoms of the Wellhead Flower. However, Doctor Zhou took her pulse again with great care, refusing to jump to a conclusion.
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