59 cases..!? GBS Outbreak in Pune..!?

A total of 59 people in Pune, maharashtra have been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. It is said that its name is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). It is known that viruses coming from china are a serious concern among Indians. However, what we are going to talk about now is not the Chinese virus but causing serious concern. It has sent many people in maharashtra on ventilators. In this context, What is the new problem, what are the authorities saying?

Yes... A total of 59 people in Pune, maharashtra have been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. It is called Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Out of the 59 people infected with this disease, 12 are on ventilators. The health department has formed a team to investigate the sudden increase in the city. In response to these matters, an official from the maharashtra health department said that the total number of cases in the state has increased to 59 so far. Out of them, 38 are men and 21 are women. It was revealed that 12 patients out of these 59 are currently on ventilator support.
At the same time, he said that bacterial or viral infections usually lead to GBS. These weaken the immune system of a person. It is prevalent in pediatric and young-age groups. However, he said that it is not contagious. It will not become a pandemic. He said that people will recover after treatment.

What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?:

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare neurological condition that attacks the nerves, sometimes leading to numbness or paralysis. The exact cause of this rare disease is unknown. Symptoms include vision problems, leg pain, severe nighttime pain, and problems with digestion or bladder control. According to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, GBS can cause the brain to receive abnormal signals!
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Sowmiya Sriram

24/01/2025 01:36 PM