Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been numerous reports of GBS following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The exact relationship is still under investigation, but it is believed that the hyperinflammatory response triggered by the virus may contribute to the development of GBS. In some cases, GBS has been reported after COVID-19 vaccination, but this remains exceedingly…
Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), a post infectious neurological disease is spreading across Pune. With over 100 cases identified so far, it is important to know about the preventive measures. A suspected case of death due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has been reported in Solapur.Campylobacter jejuni, which usually causes stomach infection, triggers the GBS infection, the…
Cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or GBS are increasing in Pune. Right now, the total number of cases stands at 67. “The total number of GBS cases increased to 67, comprising 43 and 24 women. Of these, 13 are on ventilator support,” said Pune Municipal Corporation assistant health officer Dr Vaishali Jadhav on Thursday. The state…
