Guillain-Barre Syndrome disease, a rare neurological disorder has reported 101 cases in Pune, Maharashtra, India on Sunday.
A State official said PTI, “The total number of GBS cases Sunday increased to 101, comprising 68 males and 33 females. Of these, 16 patients are on ventilator support. One suspected death has reported in Solapur.”
Maharashtra’s Solapur has reported its first suspected death. It has reported that a man suspected who have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has died in Solapur, Maharashtra. An health official said that the suspected GBS reported death man had come to Pune, where he suspected to be contracted the disease.
After the case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome reported, Maharashtra health authorities has began door-to-door surveys. The began the survey steps for looking the signs of infection and raising awareness among the people of the state. Official said that Municipal and District health workers has surveyed at least 7,200 homes in two days.
The state health department’s analysis shows the age breakdown of 101 patients since the beginning: 19 are under 9 years old, 15 are aged 10-19, 20 are aged 20-29, 13 are aged 30-39, 12 are aged 40-49, 13 are aged 50-59, 8 are aged 60-69, and 1 patient is aged 70-80.
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome that reported in Pune?
Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a condition of diseases in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.
“The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well as those that transmit pain, temperature and touch sensations. This can result in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, and problems swallowing or breathing,” According to WHO.
Which means Guillain-Barre Syndrome can affect the nerves that help muscles move and those that sense pain, temperature, and touch. This can cause weak muscles, loss of feeling in the arms or legs, and trouble swallowing or breathing.
