India: 173 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune, 6 suspected deaths

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/ci...-pune-9793647/

59 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune, doctors say no need to panic
Pune Divisional Commissioner Dr Pulkundwar directed health authorities to take a detailed medical history of patients in the wake of the Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak.
Written by Anuradha Mascarenhas
Pune | Updated: January 22, 2025 22:50 IST

A total of 59 people have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, in Pune. Of these, 12 are on ventilator support.

Pune Divisional Commissioner Dr Chandrakant Pulkundwar on Wednesday called a meeting of state and civic health officials to review the situation after hospitals started reporting cases of GBS, mostly from Sinhagad area to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

He told The Indian Express that officials have been directed to take a thorough medical history of the affected persons. GBS is an autoimmune disease that produces antibodies which attack the body’s nerves. “It is a sequelae of either gastrointestinal or influenza-like illness. However, there is no need to panic,” Dr Pulkundwar said.

People have, however, been urged to boil water for drinking, avoid eating stale or uncovered food. As per state health department data, 33 of the 59 patients are from rural parts of Pune, 11 from within municipal corporation limits and 12 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Three patients are from other districts...

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Pune reports 6 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, tally goes up to 73
GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs
PTI
Last Updated : 24 January 2025, 13:39 IST

Pune: Pune on Friday reported six fresh suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), an immunological nerve disorder, taking the count to 73, officials said.

The state health department, on Tuesday, set up a Rapid Response Team (RRT) to investigate the sudden rise in this infection after 24 suspected cases were found initially, they added.

"The total number of GBS cases increased to 73, comprising 47 and 26 women. Of these, 14 are on ventilator support," said an official from the state health department...

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First suspected GBS death in Maharashtra, cases in Pune surge to 101
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PUNE: The Maharashtra health department reported Sunday what is suspected to be the first death linked to the Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak concentrated in Pune as the caseload spiked to 101 with 28 more confirmed infections, based on updated surveillance data, reports Steffy Thevar. The daily bulletin said the suspected GBS death occurred in Solapur but did not give details.

Sixteen of the patients diagnosed with this rare but treatable condition are currently on ventilator support. Around 19 of those with symptoms are below nine, while the 50-80 age group accounts for 23 cases.

A patient hospitalised on Jan 9 is suspected to be the first GBS case within the Pune cluster. Tests have revealed the Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in some biological samples drawn from hospitalised patients. C Jejuni causes about a third of all GBS cases worldwide and is also responsible for the most severe infections.

Authorities are sampling Pune's water, especially in areas that are reporting cases. Test results released Saturday showed that a well near Khadakwasla Dam, Pune's main water reservoir, had high levels of the bacterium E. coli. But officials said it was unclear if the well was being used at all. Residents have been advised to boil water and heat their food before consumption...

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Source: https://www.mypunepulse.com/pune-gbs...sues-advisory/

Pune GBS Outbreak: 127 Affected, 20 on Ventilator, 2 Dead – Govt Issues Advisory
Punepulse January 29, 2025

The Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune has intensified, with cases surging to 127 and two reported fatalities. Health authorities have ramped up emergency measures, including hospital bed reservations, public awareness campaigns, and increased surveillance. Current GBS Situation in Pune


Total Cases: 127 (72 confirmed)
Fatalities: 2 reported deaths
Patients on Ventilator: 20
District-Wise Breakdown:

• 23 from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas
• 73 from newly merged PMC villages
• 13 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)
• 9 from Pune Rural
• 9 from other districts

Age wise Patient details
Age Group Total
0-9 22
10-19 18
20-29 30
30-39 16
40-49 13
50-59 18
60-69 10...

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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/citie...177831101.html

Rare case of BBE reported in Pune GBS patient
ByVicky Pathare
Jan 30, 2025 08:22 AM IST


Doctors at Poona Hospital have reported a rare case of Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis (BBE), an uncommon inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system, in a suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patient. The 50-year-old man has been diagnosed with meningitis, encephalitis, and myelitis.

A resident of Sinhagad Road, the patient was admitted to the hospital on January 28. He had a history of gastrointestinal issues, and a Biofire Stool Gastrointestinal panel confirmed Campylobacter jejuni, a bacterial infection known to trigger GBS.

“Tests confirmed multiple complications: cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed meningitis—an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord; an MRI confirmed encephalitis and myelitis, indicating inflammation of the spinal cord. Additionally, nerve conduction velocity (NCV) tests confirmed GBS,” said Dr Ameet Dravid, an infectious disease expert at Poona Hospital.

Dr Dravid noted that the patient’s condition is highly unusual. “This is a very rare presentation, and the exact cause needs further investigation. The patient initially had gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting. Later, he developed weakness in all four limbs. He also has urinary retention, facial weakness, and drowsiness—symptoms not commonly seen in GBS patients.”...

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Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/maharash...5-01-31-974014

GBS outbreak: 140 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome reported, 18 patients on ventilator | Updates
The GBS outbreak in Maharashtra’s Pune and surrounding areas is likely linked to contaminated water sources. The disease is characterised by weakness in muscles.
Edited By: Abhirupa Kundu New Delhi Published : Jan 31, 2025 20:50 IST, Updated : Jan 31, 2025 20:50 IST

The number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has reached 140 with four suspected deaths due to the disease in Maharashtra. Of the 140 suspected cases, 98 are diagnosed as confirmed GBS cases, the Public Health Department said in a press note on Friday.

It also mentioned that 18 patients afflicted with this autoimmune disorder are currently on ventilators, adding that no new cases of GBS have been reported as of January 31. The GBS outbreak in Maharashtra’s Pune and surrounding areas is likely linked to contaminated water sources. Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria found in contaminated food and water, is believed to be the reason for the outbreak...

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Girl dies in Guwahati, first suspected GBS death in Assam
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01 Feb 2025, 5:39 am

GUWAHATI: A 17-year-old girl died at a private hospital here due to suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), the first such case in Assam in the current season, doctors of the health facility said on Saturday.

However, there was no official confirmation from the hospital and the state health department.

"The Class-12 girl was admitted to Pratiksha Hospital around 10 days ago and she was diagnosed with GBS," a paediatrician of the hospital told PTI on condition of anonymity.
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https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Feb/01/girl-dies-in-guwahati-first-suspected-gbs-death-in-assam-2

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Pune GBS outbreak: Cases spread beyond Sinhagad Road cluster
ByVicky Pathare
Feb 03, 2025 07:48 AM IST
Now, suspected cases are surfacing in Thergaon, Mundhwa, Maval, Khed, Chikhali, Pimple Gurav, Wagholi, Dhankawdi, Talegaon, Chakan, Pimpri, Kothrud, Ravet, and Moshi, among other parts of Pune


The outbreak of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the city has spread beyond the initial cluster in the Sinhagad Road area, with new cases emerging across the district.

According to the public health department officials, GBS cases were initially reported in clusters from Nanded Gaon, Sinhagad Road, Nanded City, Khadakwasla, and Dhayari. Now, suspected cases are surfacing in Thergaon, Mundhwa, Maval, Khed, Chikhali, Pimple Gurav, Wagholi, Dhankawdi, Talegaon, Chakan, Pimpri, Kothrud, Ravet, and Moshi, among other parts of Pune. However, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials are yet to identify a common link between the new and earlier cluster cases.

As of now, 158 cases of GBS (127 confirmed) and 5 suspected deaths have been reported statewide. These include 31 patients from PMC, 83 from newly added villages in PMC area, 18 from PCMC, 18 from Pune rural, and 8 from other districts.

“The spread from one area to many is worrying. We’re concerned for our children’s safety. The civic authorities must act quickly,” said Amol Jadhav, a resident of Kothrud.

Dr Nina Borade, health chief of PMC, stated that last year Pune recorded 194 cases of GBS. “These cases have always occurred, but now they are being reported more systematically. Citizens should not panic—these are sporadic cases. However, we’ve initiated surveillance in the newly affected areas,” she said.

In the Sinhagad Road cluster, a common water source was identified, but no such link has been found for the new cases, according to Dr Borade...

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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india...637609310.html


GBS cases in Maharashtra rise to 163, five more detected in Pune
By
HT News Desk
Feb 04, 2025 08:52 AM IST
The total number of confirmed GBS cases has risen to 127, with 163 suspected cases across Pune city, rural areas, and nearby districts.


The total number of confirmed GBS cases has risen to 127, with 163 suspected cases across Pune city, rural areas, and nearby districts, including five new detections, said officials.

“Five cases were detected, though no death was reported on Monday. The number of confirmed GBS cases stands at 127. The 163 suspected cases comprise 32 from Pune city, 86 from newly added villages in Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 18 from Pimpri Chinchwad, 19 from Pune rural and eight from other districts,” PTI quoted an official as saying.

Of the 163 patients, 47 have been discharged, 47 are in the ICU, and 21 are on ventilator support, the official stated.

Moreover, 168 water samples from various parts of Pune city were sent for chemical and biological analysis to the Public Health Laboratory. The analysis revealed contamination in samples from eight water sources, the official added...

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Pune civic body seals 19 private RO water plants in wake of GBS outbreak
Four fresh cases of suspected GBS, a nerve disorder, were reported in Pune district, taking the overall tally in Maharashtra to 170
Press Trust of India Pune
2 min read Last Updated : Feb 06 2025 | 8:52 AM IST

The Pune Municipal Corporation has sealed 19 private RO plants in Nanded village area, the epicentre of the Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS) outbreak, after tests confirmed water from these facilities was unfit for drinking, officials said.

Four fresh cases of suspected GBS, a nerve disorder, were reported in Pune district on Wednesday, taking the overall tally in Maharashtra to 170, they said.

The now-sealed privately owned reverse-osmosis (RO) plants, located in Dhayari-Nanded area, supplied bottled water to a large number of people in the vicinity.

Following the crackdown, the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) water supply department announced plans to formulate standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent the distribution of contaminated water in the area...

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GBS outbreak in Pune: Death toll surges to six after 63-year-old man succumbs
Updated on: 06 February,2025 09:51 PM IST | Mumbai
Archana Dahiwal | mailbag@mid-day.com
The patient was admitted to Kashibai Navale Hospital on January 28 at 8.11 pm for high fever, vomiting, and difficulty in breathing. He was later diagnosed with GBS and given intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusion during treatment

A 63-year-old resident of Vadarvasti in Karve Nagar, Pune, succumbed to complications arising from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Acute ischemic stroke, and diabetes mellitus.

The patient, Pintu Chavan, was admitted to Kashibai Navale Hospital on January 28 at 8.11 pm. Upon admission, he presented with high fever, vomiting, and difficulty in breathing. He was later diagnosed with GBS and was given intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusion during treatment.

As per a statement received from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Chavan's condition deteriorated on Wednesday owing to respiratory failure. The doctors administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other treatment but he died at 5.30 am on Thursday.

A post-mortem has not been conducted so far. The hospital has reported the death to local authorities.

A medical staffer of the hospital, confirming the death, told mid-day.com that an official statement on the case will be provided by the medical superintendent on Friday.

Of the six deaths recorded so far, one is directly linked to GBS while the other five are suspected to be associated with the condition.

The Public Health Department has reported 173 cases of GBS in the region till Thursday. Of these, 34 patients are within the jurisdiction of PMC, 87 from newly added villages, 22 each from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Pune Rural, and eight from other districts...