Guillain–Barré syndrome, Pune and Maharashtra

Pune Man Dies Due To Guillain Barre Syndrome, Suspected Deaths Rises To 6
The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) deaths in Maharashtra's Pune district reached six after a 63-year-old man died, a health official said on Thursday.
Pune Reports 4 New Cases Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Maharashtra Tally Rises To 170
Maharashtra has seen a surge in suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases to 170, with 132 confirmed. Out of these, 5 suspected deaths have been reported.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Outbreak in Maharashtra Spurs Water Plant Shutdown
Maharashtra's Health Department reports a rise in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, diagnosing 140 individuals. The Pune Municipal Corporation closed 30 water plants citing contamination fears in response to the outbreak.
Why is identifying Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) difficult?
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) poses a diagnostic challenge due to its misleading symptoms, the lack of a definitive test, and similarities with other conditions. Early detection is crucial to prevent severe complications such as permanent nerve damage or breathing issues.
GBS outbreak: Three new suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected, tally rises to 173 in Maharashtra
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.
Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis
GBS begins with tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving joints. Symptoms worsen over two to four weeks, typically starting in the arms and legs. The reported mortality rate varies between three and 13%, depending on severity and quality of health care support.
Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India
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Maharashtra's Alarming Surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases: A Health Crisis
Maharashtra reports a significant increase in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, with 170 suspected and 132 confirmed. State health authorities, supported by Union Health Minister JP Nadda, are intensifying efforts to manage the outbreak,
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 163 cases in Maharashtra-Is it an outbreak we should worry about?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome has caused concern in Maharashtra with 163 suspected cases and five fatalities. This rare neurological disorder damages nerves
Tally of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome deaths in Pune rises to six as 63-year-old man dies
The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) deaths in Maharashtra’s Pune district reached six after a 63-year-old man died, a health official said on Thursday. He was admitted to a hospital in Sinhgad Road area after he complained of fever,
When a fitness influencer recalled being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, shared what helped him recover: ‘Would have been on ventilator’
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome Hits Pune: 47 In ICU, 20+ On Ventilator, E. Coli In Tanker & Bottled Water – Read Everything As GBS Crisis Strikes City
The problems for Pune seem to be endless as the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) continues to escalate. Not only are the cases increasing, but ICU admissions and ventilator support numbers are also ...