Guillain–Barré syndrome
Autoimmune disease affecting the peripheral nervous system
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Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rapid-onset muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system. Typically, both sides of the body are involved, and the initial symptoms are changes in sensation or pain often in the back along with muscle weakness, beginning in the feet and hands, often spreading to the arms and upper body. The symptoms may develop over hours to a few weeks. During the acute phase, the disorder can be life-threatening, with about 15% of people developing respiratory muscle weakness requiring mechanical ventilation. Some are affected by changes in the function of the autonomic nervous system, which can lead to dangerous abnormalities in heart rate and blood pressure.
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Maharashtra reports 225 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 12 deathsOf the reported cases, 179 patients have recovered and been discharged. However, 24 individuals remain in intensive care, with 15 requiring ventilator support.DNA - Published | |
Two more GBS deaths take Maharashtra toll to 21, India toll at 25IndiaTimes - Published | |
2 more GBS deaths take Pune toll to 11; India count hits 23Two patients being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune have died, increasing Maharashtra's casualties to 19 since the outbreak was discovered on January 9. The GBS outbreak in India has..IndiaTimes - Published | |
First GBS death in Andhra, 2 Maha casualties take all-India toll to 19Three more deaths from Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) have been reported in India: two in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and one in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, bringing the nationwide toll to 19. Maharashtra's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Diarrhoea-causing bacteria may be behind surge in GBS cases, says ICMRIndiaTimes - Published | |
2 more GBS deaths, 1 each in Pune & MumbaiThe death toll from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has reached nine, with Mumbai and Pune reporting their first and eighth fatalities respectively. The total number of cases has risen to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports its first death due to Guillain-Barre SyndromeMumbai has reported its first death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, as Maharashtra's total death toll from the disease rises to eight.DNA - Published | |
A 37-year-old man dies in Pune, city GBS toll touches 7IndiaTimes - Published | |
GBS outbreak fuels fears of water quality in PuneIn Pune, a severe outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has affected over 180 individuals, leading to six deaths. Health authorities pinpoint Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in the water supply as the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tests confirm water caused Pune GBS outbreak; toll hits 7 after 10-year-old's deathIndiaTimes - Published | |
Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Maharashtra: 5 new cases detected in Pune, tally up at 163A total of 168 water samples from different parts of Pune city were sent for chemical and biological analysis to the Public Health Laboratory, he said, adding that samples from eight water sources were..DNA - Published | |
WHO provides tech, field support as Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Pune surge to 158IndiaTimes - Published | |
Assam reports 1st Guillain-Barre Syndrome death, Maharashtra tally climbs to 5Maharashtra reported its fifth death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with Assam confirming its first fatality. The outbreak has caused an increase in critical cases in Pune, leading to a rise in..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra: Suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths rise to 4; E.coli found in water sampleA total of 160 water samples from different parts of Pune city were sent to the Public Health Laboratory for chemical and biological analysis, and samples from eight water sources were found..DNA - Published |
Pune GBS outbreak could be one of the largest in worldIn Pune, 18 out of 140 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients are on ventilator support, hinting at one of the largest outbreaks recorded. This autoimmune condition has shown increased incidents linked..IndiaTimes - Published | Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak could have been checked in 4 days: ExpertA Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, affecting 140 people, could have been contained within four days if adequate health measures were taken, according to virologist Dr T Jacob John. Key..IndiaTimes - Published |
Inconclusive water tests deepen GBS mystery, Pune tally rises to 130The investigation into the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad has not linked Campylobacter jejuni in water samples to the cases. With the caseload rising to 130 and 20..IndiaTimes - Published | Supriya Sule's BIG statement on Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Pune: 'Current situation is all because of...'Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule demanded that the government bear all medical expenses of the GBS patients, claiming the disease was prevalent due to "flawed management".DNA - Published |
Pune woman 2nd GBS casualty, Kolkata reports 2 deathsA 56-year-old woman in Pune and two individuals in Kolkata have died from suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The recent cases add to a cluster of 127 GBS cases identified in Maharashtra since..IndiaTimes - Published | What is fueling Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Pune? AIIMS doctor reveals...The situation has raised concerns, prompting health experts to issue a warning about potential causes of the rare but treatable conditionDNA - Published |
‘7% growth possible in medium term’: Nouriel Roubini at GBSIndiaTimes - Published | |
