What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? All You Need To Know About Its Outbreak | GFX
What is GBS, how does it spread, and what’s causing this spike? Here’s everything we know.
Pune is witnessing an alarming outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with 101 confirmedcases and one suspected death. (Image: News18)
The number of cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, crossed the 100 mark in Pune | (Image News18)
GBS affects nerves that control muscle movement and sensations such as pain, temperature, and touch (Image: News18)
Most of the GBS cases occur after an infection caused by a virus or bacteria, which triggers the immune system to attack the body’s nerves (Image: News18)
In Pune, the outbreak is believed to be largely linked to contaminated water and unhygienic food in certain areas (Image: News18)
GBS symptoms typically last a few weeks, with most individuals recovering without longterm, severe neurological complications (Image: News18)
