According to the latest news from the health official a person suspected to have the nerve disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome died in Solapur Maharashtra.
GBS is a rare nerve disorder in which the body’s immune system damages the nerve cells. This also weakens muscles and leaves the body paralysis.
Still now 101 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome have been reported in 81 patients from Pune. 14 from Pimpri Chinchwad and 6 from other districts.
What Are The Symptoms of GBS?
- Weakness feeling in hands or legs or leaving the body parts paralysis
- Trouble while walking due to weakness
- Diarrhea or sustained periods (for women)
Measures implemented until now
A state rapid response team investigated the affected area.
Pune MC and rural district authorities instructed to increase medical surveillance.
Surveillance activities were done with 15761 houses in Pune, 3719 houses in PCMC, and 6098 houses in Pune.
Guidance for citizens
- Consume purified boiled water and maintain a healthy intake.
- Boiled and food should be fresh and clean.
- Avoid keeping cooked and uncooked items together.
According to advisory
“We appeal to the citizens not to panic and visit a government hospital in case any symptoms are seen. Citizens should also implement preventive measures. This report has been prepared based on the information available as of 26 Jan 2025,”.
What does the doctor advise?
Dr Nina Borade, chief of the civic health department, explained how the bacterial and viral infection attacks lead to GBS, by weakening the patients’ immunity.
“It is prevalent in both pediatric and young age groups. However, GBS will not lead to an epidemic or pandemic,”.
Dr Borade stated
“GBS doesn’t require separate treatment. Supportive care such as antibiotics, IV fluids, and treatments for paralysis are generally sufficient. The disease is self-limiting and recoverable. The PMC has the expertise and medical preparedness to manage these cases.”
The doctor also added.
“The causes include bacterial and viral infections that can trigger a host’s immunity, leading to GBS. Common viruses linked to this include the influenza virus and rotavirus. Even dengue and chikungunya viruses are associated with triggering GBS,”.
