Maharashtra’s Solapur Reports First Suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome Death: Officials

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Death: A person suspected to have Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, has died in Maharashtra’s Solapur, PTI quoted health officials as saying.

"The total number of GBS cases in Pune on Sunday increased to 101, comprising 68 males and 33 females. Of these, 16 patients are on ventilator support. One suspected death has been reported in Solapur," the state health department official said.

In addition to the Solapur case, the Maharashtra health department has identified 18 more suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases across Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune rural, and nearby districts. Of the 101 patients currently receiving treatment at various hospitals, 16 are on ventilator support.

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Earlier on 26th January, 19 new suspected GBS cases were reported. So far, 101 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome have been reported, with 81 patients from Pune MC, 14 from Pimpri Chinchwad MC, and 6 from other districts, according to the Public Health Department of Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and the Pune Municipal Corporation's health department continued surveillance in the affected Sinhgad Road areas here.

A total of 25,578 houses have been surveyed so far, including 15,761 in the Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 3,719 in Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits, and 6,098 houses in the district's rural areas, the official said.

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Common symptoms of GBS

Sudden weakness in hands or legs/ paralysis.

Trouble while walking or weakness with sudden onset.

Diarrhoea (for sustained periods).

Guidance for citizens

Care should be taken to keep the water quality good. For example, drinking boiled water Food should be fresh and clean Infection can be avoided also by not keeping cooked and uncooked food items together.

“We appeal to the citizens not to panic and visit a government hospital in case any symptoms are seen. Citizens should also implement preventive measures. This report has been prepared based on the information available as of 26 Jan 2025,” said the advisory.

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