Mumbai Reports Its First Case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 64-Year-Old Woman Hospitalised

Mumbai reported its first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) on Friday after 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)'s commissioner and its state-appointed administrator Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the 64-year-old female GBS 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. Further details about the patient are awaited. 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 cases there was 173.

Maharashtra Health Department has reported the detection of 173 suspected cases of GBS across the state. Out of these, 140 patients have been officially diagnosed with the condition, which affects the nervous system and can lead to muscle weakness or paralysis.

The health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, while medical teams continue to provide treatment to the affected individuals.

A team of expert doctors has been assigned to provide special care for the children, and their families have been assured of continuous support. The medical team at ICH is working around the clock to stabilise their conditions.

The news has raised concerns among health authorities in the region, and they are closely monitoring the situation. Doctors are also working on identifying any potential links between these cases and any recent viral infections that could have triggered the onset of GBS.

With PTI Inputs

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