GBS is not pandemic, government providing free treatment, says Additional DME
Following the outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune and four deaths and 45 cases reported in the State, public awareness of the disease has grown significantly. In an exclusive interview ...
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GBS outbreak: FDA warns against undercooked chicken as cases rise
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged people to ensure that chicken is thoroughly cooked following the detection ...
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What is Bickerstaff’s Brainstem Encephalitis, a rare disorder reported in Pune, alongside rising Guillain-Barré syndrome cases?
Although the exact pathogenesis remains unclear ... BBE has a few similarities to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). “Both the conditions are post-infectious immune-mediated acute neurological illnesses.
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NIV scientists to test samples of gastroenteritis patients from GBS-affected areas
ICMR-NIV will test gastroenteritis samples from GBS patients in Pune, where 152 cases have surged, to identify potential bacterial or viral triggers. The experts at ICMR-National Institute of ...
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How experts view the sudden surge of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune?
New Delhi: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own peripheral nerves. Often triggered by infections, this condition ...
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GBS outbreak: Rare neurological disease continues to spread across the state-What is the cause?
Ajit Pawar said that the injections used for treatment are priced around Rs 8,000. (Image Credits: Pixabay) GBS outbreak Maharashtra: Maharashtra’s Pune is grappling with a worrisome outbreak of ...
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GBS outbreak: One new case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome found in Pune
The health officials said that a new Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) case was reported in Pune on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. The number of suspected GBS cases, thus, stood at 111 ...
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Samples being tested to identify reason behind spread of GBS: ICMR chief
NEW DELHI: The cause behind the recent spurt in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune is still under investigation, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl ...
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AIIMS Doctor Warns Against Eating Outside Paneer, Cheese, Rice Amid Rising Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases
Over the past few days, Maharashtra has witnessed an increase in the number of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases. GBS is a rare neurological disorder in which a person's immune system mistakenly ...
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases rise to 110 in Pune
Pune on Monday (January 27, 2025) reported nine more suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), taking the tally in Maharashtra's second largest city to 110, officials said. These comprise ...
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GBS outbreak in Pune: CM Fadnavis orders special arrangements for treating patients
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed officials to make special arrangements for treating Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients, reported the PTI. CM Devendra Fadnavis ...
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Not only C. jejuni, other infections that can also cause deadly Guillain Barre Syndrome
Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni), a bacterium known to cause foodborne illness, is one of the most common infectious agents linked with GBS and also the reason behind the recent outbreak of GBS in ...