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.
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.
Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis
The outbreak in Pune is being traced to a pathogen called campylobacter jejuni, a leading cause of foodborne infections, and the biggest driver of GBS worldwide. The link between the two was discovered in the 1990s in rural China,
GBS outbreak: WHO arrives amid rising Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting health authorities in Maharashtra to respond to suspected and confirmed cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune. Chetan Khade, the surveillance medical officer of WHO,
Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome, the new syndrome creating panic in India
When the first outbreak happened in Pune, all heads turned and started to panic. What was this new infectious intruder? How many more epidemics or pandemics can the human civilisation sustain — Covid was bad enough,
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1 more death due to GBS in Maharashtra, total cases rise to 173
Six fatalities due to Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) have been reported in Maharashtra after one more fatality was recorded.
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Amid GBS Outbreak, Pune Municipal Corporation Shuts Down 19 Private RO Plants In Nanded Village Area
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has sealed 19 private reverse-osmosis (RO) plants in the Nanded village area, a key site ...
GBS cases surge to 170, WHO provides support to Pune medical staff
WHO supports Maharashtra health authorities combatting GBS epidemic in Pune, with 170 cases and 5 deaths reported.
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Third child shows symptoms of GBS in Jharkhand, govt on alert
Another child exhibiting symptoms of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has been admitted to a hospital in Ranchi, bringing the total number of suspected cases in Jharkhand to three. While two children are ...
GBS outbreak: Five new suspected cases detected in Maharashtra, tally at 166
There are 127 confirmed cases of GBS. Of the 166 suspected cases, 47 have been discharged, while the same number are in the ...
2 suspected GBS cases from Delhi NCR region admitted in Jaipur
Two suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) have been found in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), according to ...
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Water Quality Linked to GBS Outbreak in Nanded: Urgent Call for Chlorine Levels Restoration
A water quality survey in Nanded, Pune, linked inadequate chlorine supply to a surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases, ...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome In Pune: Chlorine Deficiency Detected In Water Supplied To GBS Patients' Homes
A water quality survey held around Nanded village, the epicentre of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune, has found a lack ...
One more suspected case of GBS in Pune, case count rises to 163
Of them, 47 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals. Another 47 are in the intensive care unit ...
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GBS outbreak: Five dead, 145 cases in four states; check symptoms as cause remains a mystery
According to a report by Times of India, the current outbreak considered one of the largest GBS outbreaks as medical ...