India: 200+ cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune, 11 deaths - January 22+

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/guillain-barre-syndrome-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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Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/...in-barre-syndrome-tally-goes-up-to-73-3371992

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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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/he...ashtra-cases-in-pune-surge-to-101/ar-AA1xTKjc

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-gb...20-on-ventilator-2-dead-govt-issues-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/citi...rted-in-pune-gbs-patient-101738177831101.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/maharas...ients-on-ventilator-updates-2025-01-31-974014

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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Updated on:
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/na...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/indi...ve-more-detected-in-pune-101738637609310.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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Source: https://www.business-standard.com/i...s-in-wake-of-gbs-outbreak-125020600105_1.html

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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Source: https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-...s-six-after-63-year-old-man-succumbs-23479593


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.​..

 

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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/ot...ndrome-64-year-old-woman-infected/ar-AA1yAFrL

Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome; 64-year-old woman infected
Story by Livemint
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Mumbai has reported its first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) amidst a rise in cases in the neighboring city of Pune. A 64-year-old woman has been infected, confirmed BMC officials.

Talking to PTI, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s commissioner and its state-appointed administrator Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the 64-year-old female GBS patient was currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a civic-run hospital.

BMC officials said the woman, who resides in Andheri east area of the city, was hospitalised with a history of fever and diarrhoea that was followed by ascending paralysis. Further details about the patient are awaited.

The number of suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra's Pune district stood at six, while the count of suspected cases there was 173.​..

 

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Source: https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-...istrict-confirmed-case-tally-now-167-23481122


GBS outbreak in Pune: Death toll rises to seven after driver dies; confirmed case tally now 167
Updated on: 10 February,2025 10:54 PM IST | Pune
mid-day online correspondent |

​A driver from Pune who had been reportedly diagnosed with rare nerve disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) died in a city hospital during treatment, health officials said on Monday, reported the PTI.

The latest fatality of a 37-year-old driver took the toll of suspected and confirmed deaths linked to GBS in Pune to seven.​

Meanwhile, the number of suspected GBS cases rose to 192 after eight more infections were recorded. The tally of confirmed cases is 167, while 21 patients are on ventilator support...

 

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Source: https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/gbs-outbreak-mumbai-reports-first-death

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first death
As per the state public health department, 197 suspected GBS patients had been detected till 11 February​
IANS
Published: 12 Feb 2025, 3:14 PM

A 53-year-old man, a resident of Wadala, working as a ward attendant at the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's VN Desai Hospital, died of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) at Nair Hospital.

This is the first death reported in Mumbai due to GBS.

He was admitted to Nair Hospital on 23 January due to a fever. After various tests, including fluid in his brain, it was found that he was infected with GBS. As his condition was critical, he was being treated in the intensive care unit of Nair Hospital.

However, he died late on Monday night, 10 February, said Nair Hospital dean Shailesh Mohite.

According to the report submitted by the Nair Hospital's department of community medicine to the dean, the cause of death is 'septic shock with sepsis with lower respiratory tract infection with Guillain-Barre Syndrome'.

A tracheostomy was conducted on the patient, the report said, adding that he was administered intravenous immunoglobulin for five days, his blood plasma was exchanged and antibiotics were given for the lower respiratory tract infection.​..

 

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/c...cteria-as-major-trigger-for-outbreak-9836812/

Guillain Barre Syndrome cases rise to 207: Over half of cases are in 5-km radius from Sinhagad Road, shows health dept data
The analysis also confirmed the presence of coliform, E. coli, Norovirus and C. Jejuni bacteria in 40 water samples in the cluster
Written by Anuradha Mascarenhas
Pune | Updated: February 15, 2025 05:51 IST​

More than half of the 207 cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) reported in Pune are from areas within a 5-km radius from the periphery of Sinhagad Road, according to the latest analysis of the situation done by the Pune district health department.

The analysis hinted at Campylobacter Jejuni (C. Jejuni) bacteria being one of the major triggers for the GBS oubtreak in Pune. From among the several stool samples tested in the affected cluster, 25 were found to be positive for C. Jejuni and 11 for Norovirus.

The analysis also confirmed the presence of coliform, E. coli, Norovirus and C. Jejuni bacteria in 40 water samples in the cluster.​

It has been over a month since Pune reported the GBS outbreak, with cases mainly from Sinhagad Road area. Two more cases were reported on Friday, taking the tally to 207.

The analysis stated that 51.7 per cent (106 cases) of the GBS cases are from areas within a 5-km radius from the periphery of Sinhagad Road.

As many as 30 of the 106 patients are from Nanded village/phata/city on Sinhagad road, 28 are from Kirkatwadi, 17 from Dhayari, 15 from Manikbaug, Dandekar pul, Wadgaon, Narhe and Hingane Khurd, 12 from Khadakwasla and Kolhewadi, and four from Ambegaon.

On drinking water sources, the analysis shows that 90 of the 106 patients mainly relied on water from a particular well at Nanded village as well as from Khadakwasla dam.​..

 

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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/he...es-in-pune-india-toll-rises-to-23/ar-AA1zpgrw

GBS outbreak claims 2 more lives in Pune, India toll rises to 23
Story by Aanchal
• 16h • 2 min read​

Two patients undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune hospitals have succumbed to the illness over the past two days, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to the outbreak to 11 in the city.

A woman diagnosed with GBS passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday (Feb 18), while a man from Daund in Pune district succumbed to suspected GBS at the state-run Sassoon General Hospital on Monday (Feb 17).​..

 

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-gbs-public-health-1.7463995

11 dead as India struggles with creeping paralysis outbreak linked to contaminated water
More than 200 confirmed cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome in one city
Salimah Shivji · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 11 hours ago

...Naik's is one of 212 confirmed cases of GBS in Pune as of Thursday, all part of an outbreak that continues to see new patients diagnosed in a city that has rapidly grown as it's become an education and information technology hub.

As of Thursday afternoon, 11 people there had died, two in the previous 48 hours, according to Pune city officials.

More than a dozen patients are on ventilators, with 32 still in intensive care.​..

 

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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/indi...yndrome-deaths-225-cases-101741463664039.html

Maharashtra reports 12 Guillain-Barre Syndrome deaths, 225 cases
ANI |
Mar 09, 2025 01:30 AM IST


The outbreak has led to 12 fatalities, including six confirmed deaths and six suspected cases, according to state health authorities.

Of the reported cases, 179 patients have recovered and been discharged. However, 24 individuals remain in intensive care, with 15 requiring ventilator support.

The cases are spread across multiple regions, including Pune Municipal Corporation, recently added villages, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune Rural, and other districts.

Health officials are closely monitoring the situation and have urged medical facilities to remain vigilant.​...

 

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Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mum...in-barr-syndrome-in-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar

GBS Outbreak In Maharashtra: 14-Yr-Old Dies Of Guillain-Barré Syndrome In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
So far this year, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district has recorded 28 GBS cases, with 25 patients recovering. Authorities have identified the areas where these cases were detected and have collected water samples for testing. Efforts are also underway to educate locals about precautions to prevent the spread of GBS.
Prathamesh KharadeUpdated: Friday, March 21, 2025, 01:33 PM IST​

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A 14-year-old boy, Yash Nitin Hiwrale, succumbed to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) at a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, raising concerns among health officials. Yash was admitted on January 20 and passed away on March 17...