Guillain-Barre Syndrome claims life in Maharashtra's Solapur amid rising cases
Pune: Maharashtra's Solapur district has reported its first suspected death linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), while the number of GBS cases in Pune has surpassed 100, health officials confirmed on Monday.
This is possibly the first death in Maharashtra suspected to have been caused by the GBS, said officials.
According to the PTI report, the man, a native of Solapur, had come to Pune, where he is suspected to have contracted the disease. He died in Solapur, an official said without giving more details. "The total number of GBS cases in Pune on Sunday increased to 101, comprising 68 males and 33 females. Of these, 16 patients are on ventilator support. One suspected death has been reported in Solapur," the state health department official said.
Meanwhile, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and the Pune Municipal Corporation's health department continued surveillance in the affected Sinhgad Road areas here. A total of 25,578 houses have been surveyed so far, including 15,761 in the Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 3,719 in Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits, and 6,098 houses in the district's rural areas, the official said.
GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs, loose motions etc. Bacterial and viral infections generally lead to GBS as they weaken the immunity of patients, according to doctors.
While GBS is prevalent in both paediatric and young-age groups, it will not lead to an epidemic or pandemic, they said, adding that most patients recover fully with treatment. The state health department set up the Rapid Response Team to investigate the sudden rise in this infection after 24 suspected cases were found initially.
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, often resulting in severe weakness in the limbs. It is typically triggered by bacterial and viral infections, which weaken the immune system and lead to nerve damage.
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