Pune, January 26, 2025: Maharashtra has reported a suspected death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder, in Solapur. The state’s Public Health Department has confirmed a total of 101 cases, with the majority reported from Pune. This rare condition, where the immune system attacks the body’s nerve cells, can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and, in rare cases, death.
According to official data, the infection tally includes 81 cases from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), 14 from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and 6 from other districts. As part of surveillance efforts, over 25,000 households have been surveyed, including 15,761 in PMC, 3,719 in PCMC, and 6,098 in rural Pune.
Dr. Nina Borade, Chief of the Civic Health Department, emphasized that GBS is not contagious and is often triggered by bacterial or viral infections such as influenza, rotavirus, dengue, or chikungunya.
GBS is a self-limiting disorder where the body’s immune response mistakenly damages nerve cells. The condition is more common in children and young adults but is fully recoverable in most cases with supportive care.
Citizens are advised to be vigilant for symptoms such as sudden weakness in the hands or legs, difficulty walking, and persistent diarrhea.
Health officials have taken immediate action to contain the spread. A state-level rapid response team has been deployed to affected areas, and local authorities have intensified surveillance activities.
To reduce the risk of infections that may lead to GBS, the Public Health Department has issued guidelines including drinking only boiled or purified water, ensuring food is fresh and properly stored, and avoiding the mixing of cooked and raw food.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases | 101 patients have been found until now. 81 patients are from Pune MC, 14 from Pimpri Chinchwad MC and 6 are from other districts: Public Health Department, Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/kdoip599yT
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025
“Citizens are urged not to panic and to visit government hospitals if symptoms arise,” stated the advisory.
Dr. Borade reassured the public, saying, “Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not an epidemic or pandemic concern. It is treatable with antibiotics, IV fluids, and supportive care. Pune has the medical expertise and resources to manage these cases effectively.”
Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely and encourage residents to follow hygiene and safety protocols.
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