Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases in Maharashtra Reach 140, Death Toll Rises to 4

Health officials link the outbreak in Pune and surrounding areas to contaminated water, with investigations and preventive measures underway.

Maharashtra has reported 140 suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 98 confirmed and 4 deaths, primarily in Pune and nearby areas.
Contaminated water sources, particularly private borewells, are suspected to have caused the outbreak, with E. coli and Campylobacter jejuni bacteria identified in samples.
Health authorities have initiated house-to-house surveillance, covering over 63,000 homes, and intensified water testing in affected areas.
The state government has included GBS treatment under health insurance schemes, while the Union Health Ministry has deployed a central team to assist local efforts.
Residents in affected regions are urged to boil drinking water, maintain hygiene, and follow issued guidelines to prevent further infections.