The Artificially Genius Doctor
Early Hypotheses

They decided to start an investigation by looking for preliminary clues about the cause of the outbreak. Rudi took his medical equipment, including sampling bottles, and Tanti followed her father in a tense manner. They walked through the village, seeing increasingly apprehensive conditions.

In one corner of the village, they found a well that became the main source of drinking water of the population. The water in the well looked cloudy and smelled bad. Rudi immediately took a sample of the water using a special bottle, while Tanti recorded all the necessary information.

"I suspect that this water is the cause of this outbreak" Rudi said seriously. "The quality of the water is very poor, and it could contain harmful bacteria."

Tanti nodded in agreement, relieved that they had found the initial clue. However, bigger challenges are still waiting for them, and they have to figure out how the harmful bacteria got into the village's drinking water.

Meanwhile, Tanto and Tanti decide to make the most of their time by interacting with local children. They know that education about hygiene and how to prevent the spread of disease is an important step to help the local community. In a meeting at a village park, Tanto and Tanti form a group with local children.

"Listen, guys," Tanto said seriously. "We know that there is a terrible disease in this village, but we came here to help and protect you. You know what you can do to protect yourself?"

A boy raises his hand. "Wash our hands with soap, right, Mr Tanto?"

Tanto smiles. "Fuckin' thick! Washing hands with soap is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the disease. What should we do before eating or after using the bathroom?"

The other children replied enthusiastically, "Wash hands!"

Tanti shows them how to wash their hands properly, ensuring that every part of the hands is washed clean. They also provide examples of how to avoid contamination, such as not sharing drinking glasses or food with others.

While the children are learning, Tanto and Tanti feel their hopes grow. They know that this education is one of the keys to tackling this outbreak. In the middle of the atmosphere, they share knowledge and teach how to maintain cleanliness.

After collecting water, soil, and biological samples from people with the disease, Rudi and Tanti immediately returned to the emergency laboratory they installed in the area. The lab is where they will try to identify the exact cause of the outbreak.

The laboratories are simple, but equipped with the basic medical equipment they need. Rudi immediately checked the water samples they had collected. He examined various parameters, including acidity level, bacterial content, and other possible contamination.

"This water sample is very bad quality," Rudi said seriously to Tanti. "High levels of bacteria could be the main cause of this outbreak. However, we need to find further evidence."

Tanti nodded and began to identify the bacteria found in the sample using a microscope. They worked together diligently, recording each of their findings.

Meanwhile, Tanto and Tanti continue to explain to local children about microorganisms and how they can cause disease. They used a simple model they brought from the lab to explain this concept.

Tanti added, "Bacteria that cause disease can spread quickly, especially if we do not maintain cleanliness. That is why hand washing and keeping clean are so important. We must protect ourselves and others from this danger."

The children listened carefully, their eyes sparkling as they looked at the microorganisms under a microscope. Tanto and Tanti are thrilled that they can provide these children with useful knowledge, which may be key to stopping the spread of this outbreak in the future.

Back in the lab, Rudi and Tanti continue to work hard. They isolated the bacteria they found in the water samples and tried to match their characteristics with known causes of the disease. Nothing is certain, but they feel they are approaching the answer they are looking for.

Time passed quickly, and they felt closer to a better understanding of the cause of this outbreak. However, their biggest challenge was still waiting ahead, and they had to immediately find a way to control it.

Rudi and Tanti continue to work in their makeshift lab, trying to connect all the pieces of the puzzle they have collected. The results of their initial analysis point to one initial hypothesis that may have been the cause of the outbreak.

"It looks like drinking water could be a source of transmission of this disease" Rudi told Tanti while they were on a short break.

Tanti nodded in agreement. "Yes, the analysis of the water samples showed a high level of contamination. There's a lot of harmful bacteria in it."

They began designing a series of experiments to further test this hypothesis. One of the things they did was to take water samples from several wells used by the locals. They also collected samples of drinking water available in the area.

At that time, Tanto and Tanti were busy holding educational games with local children. They gathered the children under a large tree near the laboratory and began to explain about the early signs of the disease and simple precautions.

Tanto kindly said, "You know, friends, the early signs of illness can be very important for us to recognize. When we feel unwell, get tired, or have a fever, it can be a sign that our body is fighting an infection."

Tanti added, "But the better thing is to prevent diseases before they come. One of the best ways to do this is to keep things clean. Do not forget to always wash your hands before eating and after going to the toilet."

The boys seemed enthusiastic and excited to follow the game held by Tanto and Tanti. They learn to recognize the signs of illness, such as fever, cough, and runny nose. In addition, they are also taught how to wash their hands properly and how to maintain the cleanliness of their environment.

As the game progresses, Rudi and Tanti return to the lab to continue their work. They conducted a series of trials with water samples they collected. The results further corroborate their initial hypothesis that drinking water is the source of transmission of the disease.

However, they know that they still have a lot of work to do to make sure their hypothesis is correct. They need to figure out how to clean the drinking water and prevent further spread of the disease. But at the very least, they have made significant progress in understanding the outbreak and how to protect the local population.