Inconclusive water tests deepen GBS mystery, Pune tally rises to 130

The 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 patients on ventilators, NIV will now genetically analyze the bacterial genome to understand if a high-risk strain caused the surge in GBS cases.
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💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsGuillain–Barré syndrome Autoimmune disease affecting the peripheral nervous systemMaharashtra 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
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