The number of suspected deaths in Maharashtra due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder, have risen to four, while the tally of cases recorded in the state so far stood at 140, health officials said.

Official say Escherichia coli or E.coli bacteria found in one of the samples obtained from private borewells in the Sinhgad Road area

Cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) are on the rise, triggering concern among health officials. As of January 29, a total of three GBS-suspected deaths have been reported in West Bengal, with over 120 cases of the rare autoimmune disease detected in Maharashtra.

The most common symptom is tingling or weakness in arms and legs. It affects muscle control and sensory signals and can begin as difficulty in walking, heaviness of legs, difficulty in sitting or getting up or turning in bed, falls (due to marked weakness), difficulty in using hands.

A woman from Siddipet district in Telangana has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder, that is currently prevalent in some parts of Pune and surrounding areas, making it the first known case in the state.

Barre syndrome outbreak in Pune has crossed the 100 mark with 3 deaths confirmed as of Thursday. The sudden surge in cases has health officials and Pune city authorities concerned as they ramp up surveillance.

The GBS outbreak in Maharashtra’s Pune and surrounding areas is likely linked to contaminated water sources. The disease is characterised by weakness in muscles.