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PUNE/NAGPUR: The death toll from the ongoing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in India has climbed to 21, with two additional fatalities reported on Monday—one in Pune and another in Nagpur.
Maharashtra Records 17 Deaths
Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state, accounting for 17 deaths. Other states including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have each reported a single fatality.
In Pune, a 34-year-old Wagholi resident succumbed to GBS at Sassoon General Hospital on Saturday evening. This marks the ninth GBS-related death in Pune since the outbreak was first reported in the city on January 5.
According to Dr. Eknath Pawar, Dean of Sassoon General Hospital, the patient was initially treated at a private hospital before being referred to Sassoon on February 3. He first experienced a tingling sensation in his limbs, followed by loss of strength in his legs, which spread to his upper body within six hours. Over the next three days, the patient’s condition deteriorated, leading to weakness in the neck, respiratory, and facial muscles, along with difficulty swallowing. Unfortunately, he never regained his strength.
Nagpur Confirms Another GBS Fatality
In Nagpur, an 8-year-old boy became the second GBS victim in the city. He was admitted to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Nagpur on January 16 and succumbed to the illness on February 10.
Potential Travel Restrictions in Affected Areas
Union Junior Minister for AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, suggested that travel restrictions could be imposed in affected areas if the disease continues to spread. Speaking in Buldhana, he stated, “If the disease is spreading from one region to another, imposing travel restrictions may become necessary.”
With the GBS outbreak continuing to escalate, health authorities remain on high alert, closely monitoring further cases and considering containment measures.
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