Guillain-Barré Syndrome: No cause for concern, situation being monitored, says Medical Education Director
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome: No cause for concern, situation being monitored, says Medical Education Director

The Hindu  

In view of the rising cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Maharashtra, Director of Medical Education D.S.V.L. In a press release on February 1, Saturday, the Director of Medical Education explained that the Guillain-Barré Syndrome was a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. While GBS could not be directly prevented, public could take measures to reduce the likelihood of infections that might trigger the syndrome, which included good hygiene etiquette like washing hands before eating and after visiting public places and avoiding close contact with people who were sick. “It is important that one seeks medical attention promptly, if one experiences unusual weakness, tingling, or numbness in your limbs or have flu-like symptoms.

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GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Here's how genomics could help detect GBS before it is too late
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Here's how genomics could help detect GBS before it is too late

Hindustan Times  

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Mahua Kapoor Dasgupta, Director of Medical Affairs at HaystackAnalytics, shared, “Though most individuals recover fully, a small percentage may develop long-term complications or succumb to respiratory failure, secondary infections, cardiac arrest, or embolism.” Guillain-Barre …

Two deaths in four days raise concerns of Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

One more GBS death reported at Andhra's Guntur GGH
1 month, 1 week ago

One more GBS death reported at Andhra's Guntur GGH

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: A patient undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barré Syndrome at Guntur Government General Hospital reportedly passed away on Wednesday. Health Minister ensures availability of medicines Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav conducted a surprise inspection at the Government General Hospital in Vijayawada on Wednesday, focusing on medicine availability and hospital efficiency. At the pharmacy, he reviewed stock levels and directed officials …

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

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

Two deaths from Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, 17 cases reported
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1 month, 1 week ago

Two deaths from Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, 17 cases reported

India Today  

A 45-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy have died of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, in Andhra Pradesh over the past 10 days, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav confirmed on Monday. The Minister stated that Kamalamma succumbed to the disease at Government General Hospital in Guntur on Sunday, while the minor boy passed away at a private medical …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome can be life-impairing: How to detect, fight the disease
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1 month, 1 week ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome can be life-impairing: How to detect, fight the disease

India Today  

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare condition that affects the nerves. Autoimmune disease: GBS is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks parts of a person’s own nerves. Can cause paralysis: GBS may involve respiratory muscles and lead to breathing issues. Relapse rare but not ruled out: Most individuals recover from GBS without recurrence, though a much smaller group …

Woman from Prakasam district succumbs to Guillain-Barre Syndrome at GGH in Guntur
1 month, 1 week ago

Woman from Prakasam district succumbs to Guillain-Barre Syndrome at GGH in Guntur

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh registered its second casualty due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome on Sunday when a 45-year-old woman succumbed to it in the Guntur Government General Hospital. She had suffered cardiac arrest thrice during her treatment and for the fourth time on Sunday,” U. Aruna Kumari, associate professor, Department of Neurology, Guntur Medical College, told The Hindu. “Another woman patient aged 65 …

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

Visakhapatnam reports six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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Visakhapatnam reports six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

The Hindu  

The city has reported six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome as on Saturday. While five are undergoing treatment at King George Hospital, another person was admitted to a private hospital, as per the Medical & Health Department authorities. KGH Superintendent Sivananda said that among the five patients undergoing treatment, four are aged around 30 years, while another person is around 60 …

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

17 persons undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, says official
1 month, 1 week ago

17 persons undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, says official

The Hindu  

Seventeen people are undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in different Government General Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh as of Friday, according to the information shared by Health Special Chief Secretary M.T. Mr. Krishna Babu said that 53 GBS cases were reported in the State between November 1, 2024 and February 14, 2025. One death owing to GBS has been reported, confirmed …

17 Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients under treatment at government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

17 Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients under treatment at government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA/ GUNTUR : Seventeen patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome are currently receiving treatment at Government General Hospitals across the State, including five at the Guntur GGH, where two patients were recently discharged. The Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department reports that 10 to 15 GBS cases requiring intensive care are treated a month on average at major hospitals, including KGH …

Death of 10-year old in Srikakulam sparks fears over GBS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Death of 10-year old in Srikakulam sparks fears over GBS

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Ten-year-old boy, Vatada Yutha, from Srikakulam district has passed away due to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The district’s chief health supervisor Kalyan Babu of Srikakulam told Deccan Chronicle on Thursday that GBS was not a new condition and there was no reason for panic. GBS, also known as classic or ascending paralysis, begins in the lower limbs and is technically …

1st Guillain-Barré Syndrome death in Mumbai as 53-year-old man dies of infection
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1st Guillain-Barré Syndrome death in Mumbai as 53-year-old man dies of infection

India Today  

A 53-year-old man has died of Guillain-Barré Syndrome at a hospital in Mumbai, the first fatality here due to the nerve disorder, officials said on Wednesday. The patient, a resident of Mumbai's Wadala area and working as a ward boy in a civic-run hospital, had sometime back visited Pune, which has witnessed the GBS outbreak, they said. "Sixteen days before …

1st GBS death reported in Mumbai
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome and paralysis: What's the connection?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome and paralysis: What's the connection?

Hindustan Times  

Guillain-Barre syndrome refers to the condition where the immune system of the body starts attacking the peripheral nerves. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rajesh B Iyer, consultant - neurology and epileptology, Manipal Hospital, Millers Road said, “Guillain-Barre syndrome occurs due to an immune reaction in the body leading to damage of the peripheral nerves. Explaining the link, Dr …

Maharashtra: Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome, toll rises to 8
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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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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, 2 weeks 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 …

Three more Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases reported in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks 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 Syndrome: Know Symptoms, Causes, And Everything About This Neurological Disorder
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS Syndrome: Know Symptoms, Causes, And Everything About This Neurological Disorder

ABP News  

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder. Prevention Of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Since GBS is often triggered by infections, taking preventive measures to avoid infections and maintain a strong immune system can help reduce the risk. Avoid consuming contaminated food or water to prevent infections like Campylobacter jejuni. Seek Medical Attention for Infections: If you experience flu-like symptoms, food …

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 cases surge to 170, WHO provides support to Pune medical staff
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: When the first outbreak happened in Pune, all heads turned and started to panic. With new cases every day, a neurologist decodes GBS – Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. “When people suffer from viral or bacterial diseases like Covid, chikungunya, or diarrhoea, a segment of …

Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome, the new syndrome creating panic in India
1 month, 3 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, 3 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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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
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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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Guillain-Barre syndrome: Case of mistaken identity; when immune system attacks nerves
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre syndrome: Case of mistaken identity; when immune system attacks nerves

New Indian Express  

On the cold morning of January 31, 2006, Nitin Narain, a 25-year-old Delhi native, began experiencing unusual fatigue, accompanied by stiffness in his hands and legs. GBS is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, chairman of the IMA Research Cell, explained that GBS occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks …

Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 cases in Pune rise to 158, total 38 discharged so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Pune rise to 158, total 38 discharged so far

India Today  

The number of people diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, in Pune has increased to 158, with a total of 38 patients discharged after recovery so far. As per the state's health department, of the 158 cases, 38 have been reported in the Pune Municipal Corporation area and 18 in Pimpri Chinchwad. According to the Mayo Clinic in …

Guillain Barre Syndrome: 149 Suspected Patients, 5 Dead And 28 On Ventilator
1 month, 3 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 …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Andhra Pradesh government allays public fear
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Andhra Pradesh government allays public fear

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has issued a statement saying that there is no cause for concern regarding the reports of an outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in neighbouring Maharashtra, emphasising that the condition is rare and manageable with timely medical intervention. Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a neurological disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks peripheral nerves, often leading to symptoms like …

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