Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) poses a diagnostic challenge due to its misleading symptoms, the lack of a definitive test, and similarities with other conditions. Early detection is crucial to prevent severe complications such as permanent nerve damage or breathing issues.

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.

The number of suspected cases of Guillian-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has surged to 170, with 132 confirmed cases, the state's Health Department said. According to the health department, five suspected deaths of GBS have been found until now.

Maharashtra reports a significant increase in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, with 170 suspected and 132 confirmed. State health authorities, supported by Union Health Minister JP Nadda, are intensifying efforts to manage the outbreak,

Nitin Narain, a survivor of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), recounts his harrowing experience with the disease and his long road to recovery.

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome has caused concern in Maharashtra with 163 suspected cases and five fatalities. This rare neurological disorder damages nerves

Cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) are on the rise, triggering concern among health officials. As of January 29, a total of three GBS-suspected deaths have been reported in West Bengal, with over 120 cases of the rare autoimmune disease detected in Maharashtra.

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.

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,

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,