Cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) are on the rise, triggering concern among health officials. As of January 29, a total of three GBS-suspected deaths have been reported in West Bengal, with over 120 cases of the rare autoimmune disease detected in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra Public Health Department reported on Wednesday that the fatality count in the ongoing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak has risen to two, with 16 new suspected cases detected in Pune and other districts.

GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs and loose motion. Bacterial and viral infections generally lead to GBS as they weaken the immunity of patients,

Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule demanded that the government bear all medical expenses of the GBS patients, claiming the disease was prevalent due to "flawed management".

A 41-year-old Pune chartered accountant is the first casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. With 111 cases reported, experts investigate triggers like Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus.

There is a need to find the scientific cause behind this prevalence of GBS cases by consulting experts, says the NCP (SP) working president

A 40-year-old man in Maharashtra's Solapur died due to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), state health minister Prakash Abitkar told ANI on Monday. It is the first death in the state due to the immunological nerve disorder.

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.