Guillain–Barré syndrome, India

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease
Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease - People urged to drink boiled water and avoid uncooked meat and stale food
Guillain-Barre syndrome: India faces outbreak of creeping paralysis
GBS begins with tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving joints. Symptoms worsen over two to four weeks, typically starting in the arms and legs. The reported mortality rate varies between three and 13%, depending on severity and quality of health care support.
LIVE News: 5 new cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome detected in Pune, tally up at 163 in Maharashtra
After detection of the rare nerve disorder in five more persons in Pune, the tally of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases has reached 163 in Maharashtra, a health official said. Five persons have died so far from the ailment in the state.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Outbreak Could Have Been Checked In 4 Days, Says Top Virologist
A leading Indian virologist said health officials in Pune should have been quick in their response to the outbreak of Guillain-Barre syndrome, verifying the potability of water and test it for E. coli.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Maharashtra caseload rises to 163, five deaths so far
GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems in swallowing or breathing.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra
While 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
Telangana lacks plan amid rising Guillain Barre Syndrome cases
State government is yet to form a cohesive plan to treat patients, procure life-saving immunotherapy drugs and take up and build capacity of healthcare workers in ICUs and physiotherapy
Guillain Barre Syndrome: 149 Suspected Patients, 5 Dead And 28 On Ventilator
A 60-year-old man from Warje Malwadi, who was diagnosed with GBS, passed away at Sassoon General Hospital on Friday. He was admitted on January 16 with severe symptoms.
Maharashtra reports 163 suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, five deaths
Mumbai: The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients has increased to 163 with five suspected deaths in Maharashtra as of Monday. Of these 127 diagnosed are confirmed GBS cases. One suspected new GBS case was reported on Monday and the remaining four cases are from previous days.
Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra
The number of people suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra rose to 163 on Monday (February 3 2025), from 158 the previous day. The number of suspected deaths by the syndrome remained at five.
Why Guillain-Barre Syndrome is raising concerns: India Today explainer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, leading to weakness, numbness or even paralysis.
Guillain-Barre syndrome: Case of mistaken identity; when immune system attacks nerves
On the cold morning of January 31, 2006, Nitin Narain, a 25-year-old Delhi native, began experiencing unusual fatigue, ...
‘Avoid eating out, especially paneer, cheese and rice’: Doctor warns as Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases continue to spike
A doctor has issued a warning about the dangers of consuming contaminated food and water, particularly paneer, cheese, and ...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak In Pune: Fear Of GBS Pushes Residents Away From Private Water Tankers
A sharp rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases along Sinhagad Road, particularly in Dhayari, Ambegaon, Nanded and Narhe, ...