Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome
1 month, 2 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 those people get GBS post the disease. Dr Babu points out that GBS affects the peripheral nerves, which comprise motor, sensory, and autonomic components.

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GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge
1 week, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Guillain-Barre Syndrome and paralysis: What's the connection?
1 month, 1 week 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, 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 …

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 …

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, 2 weeks 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, …

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, 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 …

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. …

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India
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1 month, 3 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 …

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. …

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 …

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

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
Top News
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-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 …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: No cause for concern, situation being monitored, says Medical Education Director
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Guwahati, First Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome Death In Assam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Guwahati, First Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome Death In Assam

ABP News  

Guwahati, Feb 1 A 17-year-old girl died at a private hospital here due to suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome, the first such case in Assam in the current season, doctors of the health facility said on Saturday. "The Class-12 girl was admitted to Pratiksha Hospital around 10 days ago and she was diagnosed with GBS," a paediatrician of the hospital told PTI …

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 …

Girl dies in Guwahati, first suspected GBS death in Assam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Girl dies in Guwahati, first suspected GBS death in Assam

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: A 17-year-old girl died at a private hospital here due to suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome, the first such case in Assam in the current season, doctors of the health facility said on Saturday. "The Class-12 girl was admitted to Pratiksha Hospital around 10 days ago and she was diagnosed with GBS," a paediatrician of the hospital told PTI on condition …

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 Mystery Deepens, NIV To Probe If Bacteria Strain More Aggressive As Case Tally Touches 140
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Mystery Deepens, NIV To Probe If Bacteria Strain More Aggressive As Case Tally Touches 140

ABP News  

The total number of cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune has touched 140, with 4 deaths till now, and 18 persons on ventilator, as on Friday 31 January. While C. jejuni was found in the bodily excretion, the NIV scientists couldn't find them in the water samples, deepening the mystery surrounding the most important question: Why has GBS assumed such …

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 …

Woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Siddipet, marking Telangana's first case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Siddipet, marking Telangana's first case

Hindustan Times  

A woman has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, in Telangana's Siddipet, marking the first known case of the disease in the state, news agency PTI reported. Initially, the woman received treatment at another hospital for a week, but as her condition worsened, she was transferred to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad for advanced care. "A 25-year-old woman …

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 …

First suspected case of Guillain-Barré Syndome reported in Hyderabad, Telangana
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

First suspected case of Guillain-Barré Syndome reported in Hyderabad, Telangana

India Today  

A woman from Telangana’s Siddipet was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad with symptoms indicative of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. This marked the first suspected case of GBS in Hyderabad, coming amid a rise in suspected cases in other parts of the country, particularly in Maharashtra. The GBS occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its …

Telangana reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 25-year-old woman on ventilator
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 25-year-old woman on ventilator

India TV News  

A 25-year-old woman from Siddipet district in Telangana has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Guillain-Barre Syndrome case in Telangana This is the first suspected case of GBS in Hyderabad, coming amid a rise in suspected cases in,Maharashtra. KIMS Hospital, in a official statement said, "a 25-year-old woman from Siddipet, Telangana, is currently admitted and is put on a ventilator support …

Telangana woman diagnosed with GBS disease, first known case in state
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana woman diagnosed with GBS disease, first known case in state

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A woman from Siddipet district in Telangana has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, that is currently prevalent in some parts of Pune and surrounding areas, making it the first known case in the state. "A 25-year-old woman from Siddipet, Telangana, is currently admitted and is put on a ventilator support treatment at KIMS Hospital after …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Cases of rare nerve disorder rise to 130 in Maharashtra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Cases of rare nerve disorder rise to 130 in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: The number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, in Pune and some other districts of Maharashtra has risen to 130, health department officials have said. Ajit Pawar instructs health officials to take stringent action Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who on Thursday presided over a District Planning Committee meeting in Pune and instructed civic …

GBS outbreak: 140 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome reported, 18 patients on ventilator | Updates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: 140 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome reported, 18 patients on ventilator | Updates

India TV News  

The number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has reached 140 with four suspected deaths due to the disease in Maharashtra. Of the 140 suspected cases, 98 are diagnosed as confirmed GBS cases, the Public Health Department said in a press note on Friday. It also mentioned that 18 patients afflicted with this autoimmune disorder are currently on ventilators, adding …

Three new cases of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome reported in Pune
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Three new cases of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome reported in Pune

The Hindu  

Three fresh cases of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome came to light in Pune district of Maharashtra on Thursday, according to Health Department data. According to the data of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme by the Public Health Department, 130 suspected cases and two suspected deaths of GBS have been found in the State. 25 patients are from Pune MC, 74 are …

130 Cases Of Guillain Barre Syndrome, 2 Deaths Till Now; Maharashtra’s Battle Continues
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

130 Cases Of Guillain Barre Syndrome, 2 Deaths Till Now; Maharashtra’s Battle Continues

ABP News  

A total of 130 suspected patients and 2 suspected deaths of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been found in Maharashtra so far, the fresh data released by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme Public Health Department in Pune on the ongoing outbreak in the state's several pockets showed. "A 56-year-old woman from Pune with co-morbidities is suspected to have succumbed to GBS at …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Explained | Causes, Symptoms, and Cures: All You Need to Know about GBS in Maharashtra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Explained | Causes, Symptoms, and Cures: All You Need to Know about GBS in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2025 16:58 IST - 4 MINS READ Pune is battling rising cases of the Guillain-Barré Syndrome, with at least 111 identified cases just in the last three weeks, local media outlets reported on January 28. Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system—which normally protects it from infections and other foreign bodies—mistakenly …

All you need to know about the Guillain–Barré syndrome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

All you need to know about the Guillain–Barré syndrome

Live Mint  

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition where the the peripheral nervous system becomes a target of the body's immune response. Role of neurologists in GBS management The usual treatment approach neurologists take for Guillain-Barré Syndrome involves intravenous immunoglobulin – administering a concentration of antibodies into a vein through a drip – alongside plasmapheresis – where the plasma from your …

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