Pune: A woman is suspected to have died of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra on Wednesday, while 16 new cases of the rare nerve disorder were reported in the state, health officials said.On Sunday,

A 56-year-old woman from Kirkatwadi, Sinhagad Road in Pune, has become the second suspected fatality in Maharashtra’s Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak, taking the total number of cases to 127. The woman, who was also battling oral cancer, died at Sassoon General Hospital on January 28 after suffering respiratory failure with sepsis.

Two deaths and 16 fresh suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) were reported in Pune and other districts, the Public Health Department said on January 29, 2025

Maharashtra reports its first suspected GBS death as cases in Pune rise to 101. Learn about symptoms, treatment costs, and the government's free treatment plan for affected patients.

A 41-year-old chartered accountant (CA) has been confirmed as the first fatality in the ongoing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, which has seen a rise in cases since early January. This was stated in a report by the Financial Express.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is rare, but most cases follow an infection with a virus or bacteria. GBS affects the nerves that control muscle movement and impacts immune system.

A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system, leading to symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Recently,