guillain-barre

Why is this rare nerve disorder on the rise? – Firstpost

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Why is this rare nerve disorder on the rise? – Firstpost

Cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) are rising in Maharashtra’s Pune. In just a week, the total number of the immunological nerve disorder has risen to 67, as per Pune Municipal Corporation. Of these cases, 13 patients are on ventilator support. The development has prompted the state health department to set up a Rapid Response Team (RRT) … Read more

Prior zika infection may increase risk of severe dengue: Study

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Prior zika infection may increase risk of severe dengue: Study

NEW DELHI: People who have had zika may be at a higher risk of developing severe dengue and being hospitalised, according to a study that has implications in the development of a vaccine. Previous research has shown that a second infection by any of the four known dengue strains is known to be typically more … Read more