Pune Guillain-Barre Syndrome Case: Six new suspected cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) have been reported in Pune, Maharashtra. The total number of cases in Pune has now reached 73. Some of these people are in critical condition and are on ventilator support. According to an official of the state health department, the total number of Guillain-Barre syndrome cases has increased to 73, of which 47 are men and 26 are women. Of these, 14 patients are on ventilator support.

Meanwhile, the health department has stepped up its efforts to investigate the sudden rise in cases. The number of suspected cases increased by 24 earlier this week. In view of this, a rapid response team (RRT) has been formed. The discovery of more than 20 suspected cases in a week in Pune has become a matter of concern for the health department.

Meanwhile, health officials have started a door-to-door survey to look for symptoms of infection and to make people aware about GBS. Officials said that municipal corporation and district health workers surveyed about 7,200 houses in two days.

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?
This is a rare disease. In this, the body's immune system starts attacking the nerves. This directly affects the muscles and weakness starts to be felt. In some cases, hands and feet also become numb and in severe cases, paralysis can also occur. This syndrome was discovered in 1916 itself. French neurologists Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barre discovered it for the first time. It is a kind of auto immune disease.

According to health experts, there is still no definite answer as to how this disease or syndrome occurs suddenly, but it has often been seen that this disease occurs after a viral or bacterial infection or sometimes after vaccination or a major surgery. In this, the
immune system hyperreacts.

Symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome 

• Suddenly feeling weak.
• Numbness of hands and feet.
• Lack of strength in the legs or difficulty in walking.
• Paralysis can also occur.