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The narrative touches on the profound challenge of diagnostic uncertainty. In one case, doctors grapple with a mysterious virus affecting a patient. The question of “how did it happen?” remains unanswered, even to seasoned physicians. The difficulty of explaining uncertain diagnoses to anxious parents is underscored, with honesty being prioritized over false reassurance. Communicating uncertainty is portrayed as an essential, though difficult, aspect of pediatric intensive care.