The Indian state of West Bengal on Saturday (Feb 22) reported its second Guillain-Barre Syndrome fatality since January, with 22-year-old Khairul Sheikh succumbing to the disease.&nbsp;
The deceased is a resident of the Suti area in the state's Murshidabad district. He is a former para-medical student of state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Sheikh, a former paramedical student, had traveled to Bihar for a job and fell ill, returning to his ancestral home in Suti before being admitted to R.G. Kar Hospital.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Deaths suspected to be caused by GBS</h2>
Last month, the West Bengal Health Department maintained that Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not new to the state or country, with sporadic reports in the past. However, the recent cluster of cases has raised concerns.
This case follows the death of a 10-year-old student on January 28, also suspected to be caused by Guillain-Barre Syndrome, although the state Health Department and hospital authorities didn't confirm the diagnosis. Another 17-year-old from North 24 Parganas district reportedly died from the syndrome.
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However, the authorities of the hospital, instead of directly stating that the Guillain-Barre Syndrome was the reason for the death claimed that the death was due to septic shock and myocarditis, with the possibility of the disease being the underlying condition.
<h2 dir="ltr">Over 100 people affected by GBS in Maharashtra&nbsp;</h2>
Maharashtra has witnessed a surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, with over 100 reported incidents, primarily in Pune. This cluster of cases has sparked concern among health authorities, prompting investigations into potential causes.
As per the figures available, of the 110 reported cases in Maharashtra, 88 were from Pune, 15 were from Pimpri, and the remaining seven were from other districts. Out of the total reported cases, as many as 73 were men and the rest were women.
(With inputs from agencies)

West Bengal faces a second Guillain-Barre Syndrome death this year as -year-old Khairul Sheikh passes away, highlighting the region's ongoing health challenges.

The Indian state of West Bengal on Saturday (Feb 22) reported its second Guillain-Barre Syndrome fatality since January, with 22-year-old Khairul Sheikh succumbing to the disease. The deceased is a resident of the Suti area in the state's Murshidabad district. He is a former para-medical student of state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Sheikh, a former paramedical student, had traveled to Bihar for a job and fell ill, returning to his ancestral home in Suti before being admitted to R.G. Kar Hospital. Also read | 'Worrisome, concerning’: S Jaishankar expresses concern over ‘$21 million’ USAID row Deaths suspected to be caused by GBS Last month, the West Bengal Health Department maintained that Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not new to the state or country, with sporadic reports in the past. However, the recent cluster of cases has raised concerns. This case follows the death of a 10-year-old student on January 28, also suspected to be caused by Guillain-Barre Syndrome, although the state Health Department and hospital authorities didn't confirm the diagnosis. Another 17-year-old from North 24 Parganas district reportedly died from the syndrome. Also read | Bus travelling from Mata Vaishno Devi to Delhi skids off-road near Jammu, 1 dead, 16 injured However, the authorities of the hospital, instead of directly stating that the Guillain-Barre Syndrome was the reason for the death claimed that the death was due to septic shock and myocarditis, with the possibility of the disease being the underlying condition. Over 100 people affected by GBS in Maharashtra Maharashtra has witnessed a surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, with over 100 reported incidents, primarily in Pune. This cluster of cases has sparked concern among health authorities, prompting investigations into potential causes. As per the figures available, of the 110 reported cases in Maharashtra, 88 were from Pune, 15 were from Pimpri, and the remaining seven were from other districts. Out of the total reported cases, as many as 73 were men and the rest were women. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 22-year-old reportedly succumbs to Guillain-Barre Syndrome in West Bengal, Death toll rises to 2

Two patients undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune hospitals have succumbed to the illness over the past two days, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to the outbreak to 11 in the city.
A woman diagnosed with GBS passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday (Feb 18), while a man from Daund in Pune district succumbed to suspected GBS at the state-run Sassoon General Hospital on Monday (Feb 17).
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<h2 dir="ltr">Two more succumb in Pune</h2>
A woman from Nandedgaon, the epicentre of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak, initially experienced diarrhoea on January 15 but recovered without needing medical treatment.
According to the officials, on January 22, she developed weakness in the lower limbs and was admitted to the hospital where she was given treatment for GBS. On January 25, she was shifted to another hospital where she was put on life support. She died during treatment on February 18.
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A man admitted to Sassoon General Hospital on January 10 with suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) passed away on Monday after developing acute respiratory failure.
<h2 dir="ltr">India toll rises to 23</h2>
In total, 23 individuals with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) have lost their lives across India, with single fatalities reported in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal, in addition to the Pune cluster, which was linked to contaminated water and identified on January 9.
Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of casualties linked to the outbreak with 19, and Pune alone has 11.
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<h2 dir="ltr">No fresh cases reported in last 24 hrs</h2>
The total number of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases stood at 211 on Wednesday, with no new cases reported, according to officials. Pune has been at the centre of the outbreak, accounting for 183 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases, prompting health authorities to take swift action to address the situation.
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, as per doctors.
(With inputs from agencies)
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India News: The recent deaths of two patients from Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune raise the city's outbreak fatalities to 11, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.

Two patients undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune hospitals have succumbed to the illness over the past two days, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to the outbreak to 11 in the city. A woman diagnosed with GBS passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday (Feb 18), while a man from Daund in Pune district succumbed to suspected GBS at the state-run Sassoon General Hospital on Monday (Feb 17). Also read | ‘Why sell excess tickets?’: Delhi High Court questions authorities over stampede Two more succumb in Pune A woman from Nandedgaon, the epicentre of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak, initially experienced diarrhoea on January 15 but recovered without needing medical treatment. According to the officials, on January 22, she developed weakness in the lower limbs and was admitted to the hospital where she was given treatment for GBS. On January 25, she was shifted to another hospital where she was put on life support. She died during treatment on February 18. Also read | Rekha Gupta to be next Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal says ‘I hope she…’ A man admitted to Sassoon General Hospital on January 10 with suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) passed away on Monday after developing acute respiratory failure. India toll rises to 23 In total, 23 individuals with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) have lost their lives across India, with single fatalities reported in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal, in addition to the Pune cluster, which was linked to contaminated water and identified on January 9. Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of casualties linked to the outbreak with 19, and Pune alone has 11. Also read | UP CM Yogi Adityanath slams Mamata Banerjee over ‘Mrityu-Kumbh’ remark No fresh cases reported in last 24 hrs The total number of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases stood at 211 on Wednesday, with no new cases reported, according to officials. Pune has been at the centre of the outbreak, accounting for 183 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases, prompting health authorities to take swift action to address the situation. 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, as per doctors. (With inputs from agencies)

GBS outbreak claims two more lives in Pune, India death toll rises to 23

Mumbai reported its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) on Friday when a 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder, civic officials said.
GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing.
Talking to PTI, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner and its state-appointed administrator, Bhushan Gagrani, said the patient was currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a civic-run hospital.
BMC officials said the woman, who resides in Andheri (East) area of the city, was hospitalised with a history of fever and diarrhoea that was followed by ascending paralysis.
The woman was initially hospitalized on January 21. Within three days, she developed difficulty in walking and progressive weakness in her lower limbs, they said.
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A provisional diagnosis of Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP), a variant of GBS, was made based on clinical findings and diagnostic tests, said the officials, and described her current condition as "moderate".
A lumbar puncture showed mild protein elevation, and plasmapheresis has been initiated as part of the treatment, and four more cycles of the procedure were planned, they informed.
Plasmapheresis is a process in which the liquid part of the blood, or plasma, is separated from the blood cells.
The patient has a history of hypertension and surgeries, including tubal ligation and an appendectomy, said the officials.
Another BMC official said the woman tested positive for "nerve conduction study," though a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is pending.
CSF analysis is a group of tests that help diagnose diseases and conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord.
In GBS, severe cases can result in near-total paralysis. The prevalence of this disorder is more common among adults and in males, though people of all ages can be affected.
The number of suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra's Pune district stood at six, while the count of suspected and confirmed cases in that city was 173.
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India News: GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing.

Mumbai reported its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) on Friday when a 64-year-old woman was diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder, civic officials said. GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing. Talking to PTI, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner and its state-appointed administrator, Bhushan Gagrani, said the patient was currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a civic-run hospital. BMC officials said the woman, who resides in Andheri (East) area of the city, was hospitalised with a history of fever and diarrhoea that was followed by ascending paralysis. The woman was initially hospitalized on January 21. Within three days, she developed difficulty in walking and progressive weakness in her lower limbs, they said. Also read | Well that supplies water to adjoining villages may be reason behind GBS outbreak in Pune A provisional diagnosis of Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP), a variant of GBS, was made based on clinical findings and diagnostic tests, said the officials, and described her current condition as "moderate". A lumbar puncture showed mild protein elevation, and plasmapheresis has been initiated as part of the treatment, and four more cycles of the procedure were planned, they informed. Plasmapheresis is a process in which the liquid part of the blood, or plasma, is separated from the blood cells. The patient has a history of hypertension and surgeries, including tubal ligation and an appendectomy, said the officials. Another BMC official said the woman tested positive for "nerve conduction study," though a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is pending. CSF analysis is a group of tests that help diagnose diseases and conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord. In GBS, severe cases can result in near-total paralysis. The prevalence of this disorder is more common among adults and in males, though people of all ages can be affected. The number of suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra's Pune district stood at six, while the count of suspected and confirmed cases in that city was 173. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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