Maharashtra reports 163 suspected GBS patients, five deaths
The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Maharashtra has risen to 163, with five suspected deaths as of Monday.
Of these, 127 are confirmed GBS cases. One new suspected case was reported on Monday, while the remaining four cases are from previous days.
According to the state Public Health Department, 32 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), 86 from newly added villages in the PMC area, 18 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, 19 from Pune rural areas, and 8 from other districts.
Out of the 163 patients, 47 have been discharged, 47 are in the intensive care unit, and 21 are on ventilators.
The patients’ age distribution is as follows: 24 from the 0-9 age group, 22 from 10-19 years, 35 from 20-29 years, 20 from 30-39 years, 18 from 40-49 years, 25 from 50-59 years, 14 from 60-69 years, 2 from 70-79 years, and 3 from 80-89 years.
On Monday, 63 serum samples were sent to NIMHANS Bengaluru for Antiganglioside Antibodies testing.
Symptoms of GBS include sudden weakness or paralysis in the hands or legs, trouble with balance, sudden onset of weakness, and prolonged diarrhea.
The Public Health Department has urged citizens not to panic and to visit a government hospital if any symptoms appear. It also recommended preventive measures, such as drinking boiled water, ensuring food is fresh and clean, and avoiding stale or undercooked food (such as chicken or mutton).
