GBS outbreak: 2 more cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome detected, tally climbs to 205 in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: 2 more cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome detected, tally climbs to 205 in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra have been on rise since the disease that attacks the peripheral nerves was detected. As of Friday, the tally of suspected and confirmed GBS cases in Maharashtra reached 205 with the detection of two more cases, a health official has said. GBS outbreak: Pune civic body seals 19 private RO water plants The Pune Municipal Corporation has sealed 19 private RO plants in Nanded village area, the epicentre of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak, after tests confirmed water from these facilities was unfit for drinking, officials said. Following the crackdown, the Pune Municipal Corporation's water supply department announced plans to formulate standard operating procedures to prevent the distribution of contaminated water in the area. "During the investigation of water samples collected from some privately run RO plants, it was found that water from 19 such RO plants operating in the Nanded and adjoining area was unfit for drinking.

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GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge
5 days, 3 hours ago

GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge

Hindustan Times  

Data collected by Pune Municipal Corporation health department has revealed that the Guillain-Barré Syndrome caseload in the first two months of 2025 is similar to the annual GBS cases reported in 2023 and 2024. The numbers collected by PMC officials from private and government hospitals show that the city reported 198 GBS cases in 2023 and 205 in 2024, while …

Two deaths in four days raise concerns of Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak
3 weeks ago

Two deaths in four days raise concerns of Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak

New Indian Express  

KOTTAYAM: As Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreaks continue to be reported from parts of Maharashtra and other states, two deaths attributed to the rare neurological condition within a space of four days at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam raises concerns in Kerala as well. Joy Iype, 58, a resident of Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, and Gowthami Praveen, 15, of Chenappadi …

Two more die of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune; toll rises to 11 in Maharashtra
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1 month ago

Two more die of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune; toll rises to 11 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The fatality counts due to suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome rose to 11 as ofFebruary 18, 2025, of these 4 deaths were confirmed as GBS and 7 were reported suspected deaths, informed the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme officials from the Public Health Department of Maharashtra. The man from Pune’s Daund, died in a State-run Sassoon General Hospital of suspected GBS case on …

Two die of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune, toll rises to 11: Officials
1 month ago

Two die of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune, toll rises to 11: Officials

New Indian Express  

PUNE: The fatality count due to suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome rose to 11 after two more patients died in Pune hospitals during treatment, officials said on Wednesday. The woman, diagnosed with GBS, died in a city hospital on Tuesday, while the man from Daund in Pune district, died in the state-run Sassoon General hospital of suspected GBS on Monday. The man …

Belagavi farmer dies of suspected GBS in Kolhapur hospital
1 month ago

Belagavi farmer dies of suspected GBS in Kolhapur hospital

The Hindu  

A 64-year-old farmer from Nippani in Belagavi district is suspected to have died of Guillain-Barré syndrome in Maharashtra on Monday. Farmer Yetil Balagonda Patil from Donewadi near Nippani died at Tripti Pramilaraje Hospital in Kolhapur. State Project Director, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Ansar Ahmed has said that the death could not be attributed to the current GBS outbreak in Pune. …

GBS outbreak in Pune: 183 cases diagnosed, 9 deaths reported
1 month ago

GBS outbreak in Pune: 183 cases diagnosed, 9 deaths reported

India TV News  

GBS outbreak in Pune: 183 cases diagnosed, 9 deaths reported Pune is witnessing a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases, with 183 diagnosed and 9 deaths reported. Pune is witnessing a surge in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, with 183 confirmed diagnoses and 28 suspected cases reported. The affected patients are distributed across various regions: 42 patients from Pune Municipal Corporation 94 …

Maharashtra's GBS tally now 211 with one new case
1 month ago

Maharashtra's GBS tally now 211 with one new case

New Indian Express  

PUNE: The tally of suspected and confirmed Gullain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra reached 211 on Tuesday with the detection of a fresh case, officials said. GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing. Of …

Ajit Pawar advises against undercooked chicken amid GBS outbreak in Pune
1 month ago

Ajit Pawar advises against undercooked chicken amid GBS outbreak in Pune

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has urged the public to take precautions following a surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Pune. While there is no confirmed link between undercooked chicken and the outbreak, health officials recommend ensuring proper food hygiene to minimise risks. The GBS outbreak has resulted in 181 reported cases, with eight fatalities, prompting increased monitoring by …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases: situation is under control in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister Satya Kumar
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1 month ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases: situation is under control in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister Satya Kumar

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has said the Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not a communicable disease, and the situation is well under control in the State. Addressing the media in Anantapur on Saturday, Mr. Satya Kumar said the government was reviewing the situation arising out of registration of the GBS cases in the State. Five cases of GBS were …

Maharashtra's Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases Rise to 207, Death Toll at 8
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1 month ago

Maharashtra's Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases Rise to 207, Death Toll at 8

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: The tally of suspected and confirmed Gullain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra has reached 207 after two cases were detected, a health official said. With the addition of the two new cases on Friday, the tally of confirmed cases stands at 180, of which 20 are on ventilator support, the official said. Meanwhile, though the official death toll remained unchanged …

Maharashtra's GBS tally rises to 207; woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from ailment
1 month ago

Maharashtra's GBS tally rises to 207; woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from ailment

The Hindu  

The tally of suspected and confirmed Gullain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra has reached 207 after two cases were detected, a health official said. With the addition of the two new cases on Friday, the tally of confirmed cases stands at 180, of which 20 are on ventilator support, the official said. Meanwhile, though the official death toll remained unchanged at …

Maharashtra's GBS tally rises to 207; woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from ailment
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra's GBS tally rises to 207; woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from ailment

New Indian Express  

PUNE: The tally of suspected and confirmed Gullain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra has reached 207 after two cases were detected, a health official said. With the addition of the two new cases on Friday, the tally of confirmed cases stands at 180, of which 20 are on ventilator support, the official said. Meanwhile, though the official death toll remained unchanged …

GBS outbreak: Cases in Maharashtra rise to 207, woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from disease
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1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Cases in Maharashtra rise to 207, woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from disease

India TV News  

Cases of suspected and confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra have reached 207 after two cases were detected, a health official said. Meanwhile, though the official death toll remained unchanged at eight as per the state health department, a suspected fatality from the ailment was reported from Kolhapur. GBS scare: Will bring law for clean water supply, fines for polluters, says …

1st GBS death reported in Mumbai
1 month, 1 week ago

1st GBS death reported in Mumbai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the surge in Pune, Mumbai reported its first death due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome, on Wednesday as a 53-year-old man succumbed to the rare nerve disorder after a prolonged battle with the virus. The death has come just days after Mumbai reported its first confirmed case of GBS in a 64-year-old woman. These advisories recommend boiling drinking water before …

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first GBS death; death toll raises to 8 in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first GBS death; death toll raises to 8 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Mumbai has reported its first death due to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, raising the total death toll in Maharashtra to eight. The patient was admitted to Nair Hospital on January 23, after he complained of weakness in his legs and later shifted to the Intensive Care Unit, confirmed BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. The 41 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation, 94 …

Maharashtra: Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome, toll rises to 8
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome, toll rises to 8

Hindustan Times  

A 53-year-old man suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome died in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking the city’s first death due to the rare neurological disorder and the eighth death in Maharashtra. Mumbai recorded its first case of GBS on Friday after a 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with the disorder, He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Nair Hospital on January …

Pune: 5 more suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases; overall tally rises to 197
1 month, 1 week ago

Pune: 5 more suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases; overall tally rises to 197

Hindustan Times  

The tally of suspected and confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra's Pune region has reached 197 with the detection of five more patients of the rare nerve disorder, according to health department officials. The state health department said that at least 40 patients were from Pune Municipal Corporation areas. The five patients here comprised two fresh cases and three from …

Seven GBS suspected deaths reported, total GBS cases reach 197
1 month, 1 week ago

Seven GBS suspected deaths reported, total GBS cases reach 197

The Hindu  

Another Guillain-Barré Syndrome suspected death was reported in Maharashtra’s Pune district, raising the death count to seven. However, four deaths are confirmed as GBS, while three are reported to be the suspected deaths, health officials said on Tuesday. Among them, two suspected new GBS cases were from today, and the remaining three cases were from previous days. Among the total …

Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, state toll reaches 8
1 month, 1 week ago

Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, state toll reaches 8

India Today  

A 53-year-old man died due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday, marking the city's first fatality due to the rare nerve disorder. Sharing an update on GBS, the Maharashtra Health Department said five new cases were recorded in the state today. As per the Maharashtra health department till February 11, a total of 192 people have been …

GBS outbreak: Five more suspected cases detected in Pune overall, tally rises to 197
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1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Five more suspected cases detected in Pune overall, tally rises to 197

India TV News  

The health department officials on Tuesday confirmed five new suspected and confirmed cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune, taking the official tally of suspected to 197. The five patients of the rare nerve disease in Pune comprised two fresh cases and three from previous days, an official from the health department said. On February 6, PMC sealed 30 private water …

Five more suspected GBS cases in Pune; overall tally rises to 197
1 month, 1 week ago

Five more suspected GBS cases in Pune; overall tally rises to 197

New Indian Express  

PUNE: The tally of suspected and confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra's Pune region has reached 197 with the detection of five more patients of the rare nerve disorder, according to health department officials. The five patients here comprised two fresh cases and three from previous days, an official from the health department said on Tuesday. At least 40 patients …

Pune Driver Dies Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Total Cases Rise To 167
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1 month, 1 week ago

Pune Driver Dies Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Total Cases Rise To 167

ABP News  

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A 37-year-old driver from Pune, diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, has died in a Pune hospital, taking the toll of suspected and confirmed deaths linked to the nerve disorder here to seven. He was initially brought to a city-based hospital following complaints of weakness in the lower limbs," a Pune civic health official said on Monday. "On February 5, …

Maharashtra reports 167 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 7 deaths suspected
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra reports 167 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 7 deaths suspected

India TV News  

The Maharashtra Health Department has reported a total of 192 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in the state, with 167 confirmed. The cases are concentrated in multiple regions, according to officials: Pune Municipal Corporation : 39 cases Newly added PMC villages: 91 cases Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation : 29 cases Pune Rural: 25 cases Other districts: 8 cases There are …

GBS outbreak: Total tally in Maharashtra rises to 184; 21 patients on ventilator
1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Total tally in Maharashtra rises to 184; 21 patients on ventilator

India TV News  

GBS outbreak in Maharashtra has kept the authorities on alert. As per an official statement by the health department, at least 35 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation, 88 from newly added villages in the PMC area, 25 from the Pimpri Chinchwad civic limits, 24 from Pune Rural and eight from other districts. Mumbai's first GBS case Mumbai reported its …

Three more Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases reported in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

Three more Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases reported in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome are rising in Maharashtra day by day, three new suspected cases of GBS were reported on Saturday, with the toll reaching 183 and deaths at six. These patients are from different parts of Maharashtra, including 37 patients from Pune Municipal Corporation, 88 from newly added villages in the PMC area, 26 from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, …

Mumbai reports its first suspected GBS case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai reports its first suspected GBS case

The Hindu  

Mumbai on Friday reported its first suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome case. A 64-year-old Andheri resident was hospitalised after being diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder and is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit, as per Mumbai civic officials. The total suspected GBS cases in Maharashtra were 173 till Thursday and the number increased to 180 on Friday, with four new …

Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome; 64-year-old woman infected
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome; 64-year-old woman infected

Live Mint  

Mumbai has reported its first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome amid a rise in cases in the neighbouring city of Pune. Talking to PTI, BMC's commissioner and its state-appointed administrator Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the 64-year-old female GBS patient was currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of a civic-run hospital. In a swift response to the growing GBS outbreak, …

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 64-year-old woman infected
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 64-year-old woman infected

India TV News  

GBS outbreak: Mumbai has recorded its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare but serious neurological disorder, according to civic officials. Maharashtra records over 170 cases of GBS On Thursday, Maharashtra's Health Department reported a growing number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, with 173 individuals detected so far. In a swift response to the growing GBS outbreak, the Pune Municipal …

GBS in Pune: Water contamination confirmed as reason behind spike in cases
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS in Pune: Water contamination confirmed as reason behind spike in cases

The Hindu  

The National Institute of Virology confirmed contaminated water as the main cause of the spike in Guillain-Barré Syndrome in parts of Pune. Under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, the Public Health Department has so far collected 3,868 water samples from different parts of the city and sent them to the Public Health Laboratory for chemical and biological analysis. The NIV …

GBS cases surge to 170, WHO provides support to Pune medical staff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS cases surge to 170, WHO provides support to Pune medical staff

The Hindu  

The suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune have surged to 170, with five suspected deaths of GBS until Wednesday. World Health Organisation is providing support to Maharashtra’s health authorities to combat the GBS epidemic in Pune. They have been guiding healthcare workers in active case searches in the community and helping medical staff identify and treat suspected GBS patients. …

GBS outbreak: Three new suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected, tally rises to 173 in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: Three new suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected, tally rises to 173 in Maharashtra

India TV News  

GBS outbreak: As many as three new suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases were reported today in Maharashtra, according to the Maharashtra Health Department. With this, the number of people suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra reached 173 on Thursday. Of these, 1 death was confirmed as GBS and 5 suspected deaths were reported, according to the Maharashtra …

1 more death due to GBS in Maharashtra, total cases rise to 173
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 more death due to GBS in Maharashtra, total cases rise to 173

India Today  

One more death due to Guillain-Barre syndrome in Maharashtra was reported and three new cases of the disease were detected in the state on Thursday, taking the total tally to 173. GBS is a rare neurological condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, leading to weakness, numbness or even paralysis. According to the Mayo Clinic, around a …

166 Cases, 5 Deaths: Waterborne Bacteria Causes Severe Guillain-Barré Outbreak in Pune
1 month, 2 weeks ago

166 Cases, 5 Deaths: Waterborne Bacteria Causes Severe Guillain-Barré Outbreak in Pune

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 05, 2025 19:00 IST - 4 MINS READ After running tests on more than 70 patients, the Maharashtra State health department has finally come to the conclusion that Pune’s outbreak of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome is waterborne. A senior officer in the State health department told Frontline: “the test results have confirmed that contaminated water, mostly from the …

Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome, the new syndrome creating panic in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome, the new syndrome creating panic in India

New Indian Express  

When the first outbreak happened in Pune, all heads turned and started to panic. With new cases every day and one reported case in Telangana, a neurologist decodes GBS — Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Named after French neurologists Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barré, the Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. …

INTERVIEW | A Comprehensive Case Investigation Could Reveal the True Cause of the GBS Outbreak: Dr Pradeep Awate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | A Comprehensive Case Investigation Could Reveal the True Cause of the GBS Outbreak: Dr Pradeep Awate

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 04, 2025 18:53 IST - 5 MINS READ Pune’s Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak has alerted Maharashtra’s and the country’s healthcare system. Pune’s recent surge in Zika virus, gastroenteritis, and dengue cases is alarming and requires urgent control measures. For example, in Maharashtra, with its population of 140 million, 2,800 GBS cases per year would be considered normal. In …

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five people are believed to …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least five people have …

Pune Reports 5 More Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases, Maharashtra's Tally Rises To 163
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pune Reports 5 More Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases, Maharashtra's Tally Rises To 163

ABP News  

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five more cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome were detected in Pune on Monday, taking the tally of suspected rare nerve disorder to 163 in Maharashtra. The 163 suspected cases comprise 32 from Pune city, 86 from newly added villages in Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 18 from Pimpri Chinchwad, 19 from Pune rural and eight from other districts," he said. …

GBS outbreak: Five new suspected cases detected in Maharashtra, tally at 163
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: Five new suspected cases detected in Maharashtra, tally at 163

India TV News  

In the latest development, five new suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome have been identified in Maharashtra, a health official said. The latest cases of the rare nerve disorder have raised the tally to 163 in Maharashtra, the officials added. The 163 suspected cases comprise 32 from Pune city, 86 from newly added villages in Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 18 from …

Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The number of people suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra rose to 163 on Monday, from 158 the previous day. The number of confirmed cases of the rare auto-immune neurological disorder stood at 127 on Monday, with 28 of them on ventilator support, on Monday, according to data from the State Public Health Department. The Public Health Department …

Demystifying Guillain-Barre Syndrome following the Pune outbreak | In Focus podcast
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Demystifying Guillain-Barre Syndrome following the Pune outbreak | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

As of February 1, 140 cases and four deaths due to Guillain- Barré Syndrome have been reported in Pune, Maharashtra.The outbreak has shocked the public – most people have never heard of this rare, autoimmune neurological disorder before. Guillain- Barré Syndrome or GBS leads to the immune system attacking the peripheral nervous system, causing weakness in the muscles, and in …

Guillain Barre Syndrome: 149 Suspected Patients, 5 Dead And 28 On Ventilator
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain Barre Syndrome: 149 Suspected Patients, 5 Dead And 28 On Ventilator

ABP News  

The count of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths in Pune has risen to five, with the total number of suspected cases now at 149. According to Pune district health authorities, efforts are ongoing to monitor and manage the rising cases, with special attention to critically ill patients requiring intensive care support. As per the Guillain-Barré Syndrome statistics shared by Maharashtra health …

28 people on ventilator in Maharashtra as Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases increase to 149, death toll at 5
1 month, 2 weeks ago

28 people on ventilator in Maharashtra as Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases increase to 149, death toll at 5

Live Mint  

Guillain-Barré cases Update: As of February 1, 2025, Maharashtra is grappling with a concerning outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, with 149 suspected cases reported and five suspected deaths. The state's Health Department confirmed that out of these, 124 patients have been diagnosed with GBS, a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness and …

GBS outbreak: Suspected death toll from virus in Maharashtra reaches five | Latest updates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: Suspected death toll from virus in Maharashtra reaches five | Latest updates

India TV News  

In Maharashtra, the suspected death toll due to the GBS virus has reached five, with 149 suspected cases reported. Symptoms of GBS and preventive measures GBS is one of the medical conditions in a person's central nervous system involving the immune mechanism attacking the outer nerves, particularly after a specific bacterial or viral infection. Recommended precautionary measures by experts Drinking …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 5 suspected deaths in Maharashtra, 28 on ventilator
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 5 suspected deaths in Maharashtra, 28 on ventilator

India Today  

A total of five suspected deaths due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome have been reported in Maharashtra so far, a state health department statement released on Saturday said. Of the 149 suspected GBS cases in Maharashtra, 34 have been reported from the 20 to 29 age group, while the 50 to 59 age group has seen 25 cases. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a …

Suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra rise to four, case tally at 140; E.coli found in water sample
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra rise to four, case tally at 140; E.coli found in water sample

New Indian Express  

Pune, Feb 1 The number of suspected deaths in Maharashtra due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, have risen to four, while the tally of cases recorded in the state so far stood at 140, health officials said. A 36-year-old man died due to "trauma to the respiratory system due to pneumonia" at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital in the …

Two more suspected deaths due to GBS recorded in Maharashtra
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two more suspected deaths due to GBS recorded in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The fatalities due to suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Maharashtra increased to four on Friday, with a total of 140 patients diagnosed with the medical condition. Of the total cases, 26 patients were detected in Pune Municipal Corporation, 78 are from newly added villages in PMC area, 15 are from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, and 10 are from Pune Rural. The …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases: Telangana reports first case of 25-year-old woman in critical condition
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases: Telangana reports first case of 25-year-old woman in critical condition

The Hindu  

In what is being reported as the first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Telangana, a 25-year-old woman hailing from Siddipet district has been admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad. According to Consultant Neurologist Dr. Praveen Kumar Yada, the patient has no history of travel to Pune, Maharashtra, where the disease has a relatively higher prevalence. “GBS occurs when the …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Maharashtra sees two more deaths, toll goes up
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Maharashtra sees two more deaths, toll goes up

Live Mint  

Maharashtra reported two more deaths on Friday due to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which is an immunological nerve disorder, commonly known as the GBS virus, taking the total fatalities to four, reported ANI. Further, it was stated that the committee cited the following reasons for the death: "Immediate cause of death: Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome, Antecedent cause of death: Bilateral …

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