Street food can be tempting, but it involves water of unknown quality. Be especially cautious with items like juices, ice golas, pani puri, and cut fruits sold in open stalls. These foods can be contaminated with bacteria, leading to severe infections. If a person must eat outside, choose places that follow proper hygiene standards. Source…
A 53 year old man from Mumbai has died due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) at a hospital in Mumbai, making it the first death in the metropolis. The resident of Mumba’s Wadala area was working as a ward boy in a civic-run hospital. He had visited Pune 16 days before he was admitted to the…
Man dies from Guillain-Barre syndrome, death toll rises to 7: Things one should follow to prevent infectionMan dies from Guillain-Barre syndrome, death toll rises to 7: How to stay safeThe Maharashtra Health Department has confirmed the seventh death linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), raising concerns about this rare but serious neurological condition. The latest victim,…
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…
