2 days ago · The Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune has intensified, with 158 suspected cases and five suspected deaths reported as of February 2. Of these, 127 have been confirmed, with 48 patients in intensive care and 21 on ventilators. The outbreak is concentrated in areas with inadequate sanitation, with 83 cases emerging from newly added ...

11 hours ago · After running tests on more than 70 patients, the Maharashtra State health department has finally come to conclusion that Pune’s outbreak of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is waterborne. Of the total number of cases (166) five have succumbed, 52 have been discharged, 21 are on ventilator and 61 are in ICU. This is India’s worst-ever GBS outbreak.

1 day ago · Pune: Officials from the state health department confirmed on Tuesday the outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune - one of the world's largest - was caused by the bacteria ...

2 days ago · The number of people diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, in Pune has increased to 158, with a total of 38 patients discharged after recovery so far. In Maharashtra, at least five suspected deaths from the disorder, in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, leading to weakness, numbness or even ...

2 days ago · There have been previous outbreaks of GBS in India - in 2019 at least one child died in the north of the country (file photo) Last month, a school teacher in the western Indian city of Pune found ...

2 days ago · Pune on Sunday reported three new suspected cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), taking the case count to 158. Of these, 38 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals. Dr Eknath Pawar, dean of B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, has appealed to citizens not to panic and immediately seek treatment if they ...

2 days ago · However, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials are yet to identify a common link between the new and earlier cluster cases. As of now, 158 cases of GBS (127 confirmed) and 5 suspected deaths ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare but serious neurological disorder, has seen an alarming surge in Pune, with over 100 cases identified. A suspected death linked to GBS has also been reported in Solapur, raising concerns across the region.

Jan 26, 2025 · India News: Maharashtra reports its first suspected GBS death as cases in Pune rise to 101. Learn about symptoms, treatment costs, and the government's free treatment plan for affected patients.

Jan 28, 2025 · Pune on Monday (January 27, 2025) reported nine more suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), taking the tally in Maharashtra's second largest city to 110, officials said. These comprise ...