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,
From paralysis to complete recovery, my journey with Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Nitin Narain, a survivor of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), recounts his harrowing experience with the disease and his long road to recovery.
Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis
GBS begins with tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving joints. Symptoms worsen over two to four weeks, typically starting in the arms and legs. The reported mortality rate varies between three and 13%, depending on severity and quality of health care support.
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,
Guillain-Barré Syndrome In Pune: Meat & Seafood Free Of GBS-Causing Bacteria, Report Shows
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Maharashtra State had directed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for the testing of meat and seafood sold in the area from Rajaram Bridge to Khadakwasla which witnessed an increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases.
LIVE: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases Rise to 163 in Maharashtra Raising Pandemic Fears; Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak
Maharashtra reports 163 Guillain-Barré cases—outbreak concern? Uganda confirms Ebola. Stay tuned for real-time updates and expert insights.
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India
Five people are believed to have died in India in an outbreak of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) - a neurological disease that causes numbness, weakness and pain. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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 of chlorine in the drinking water supplied to households of 26 patients of this nerve disorder, officials said.
Guillain-Barre syndrome: Case of mistaken identity; when immune system attacks nerves
On the cold morning of January 31, 2006, Nitin Narain, a 25-year-old Delhi native, began experiencing unusual fatigue, accompanied by stiffness in his hands and
Maharashtra Faces Rising Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases: 166 Suspected, 130 Confirmed
The Maharashtra Health Department reports a spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, confirming 130 out of 166 suspected. Efforts to contain the autoimmune outbreak are underway with collaborative measures between state and central authorities.
Pune Reports 5 More Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases, Maharashtra's Tally Rises To 163
Five more cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome were detected in Pune on Monday, taking the tally of suspected rare nerve disorder to 163 in Maharashtra. Five persons have died so far from the ailment in the state,
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Poor Chlorination Found In Water Supplied In Pune’s Nanded Which Reported Guillain-Barre Cases
Maharashtra Health Minister disclosed that 80 per cent of the suspected GBS cases in Pune have been reported from areas ...
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Drinking water has zero chlorine, say officials
GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs ...