How does this disease spread? – Firstpost

How does this disease spread? – Firstpost

Cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) are on the rise in both Maharashtra and West Bengal, triggering concern among health officials. As of January 29, Maharashtra’s Public Health Department has recorded over 120 cases of this rare immunological nerve disorder. Among them, 20 patients are currently on ventilator support. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, three people— including … Read more

Pune CA, 41, first casualty of Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak; 111 cases in less than 3 weeks | India News

Pune CA, 41, first casualty of Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak; 111 cases in less than 3 weeks | India News

PUNE: A 41-year-old chartered accountant working in Pune was identified Monday as the first casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak concentrated in the city, a day after the Maharashtra health department reported that a patient who died in a Solapur hospital on Jan 25 was “suspected” to have contracted the rare but treatable infection.“It’s … Read more

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

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