Pune reports its first fatality in the Guillain-Barré syndrome outbreak as cases surge to 111 in less than three weeks, raising concerns among health authorities.

Centre has dispatched team of experts after over 110 cases of autoimmune disease were recorded in and around Pune. One person has died and more than 15 are on ventilator support.

A 41-year-old chartered accountant (CA) has been confirmed as the first fatality in the ongoing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, which has seen a rise in cases since early January. This was stated in a report by the Financial Express.

A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is rare, but most cases follow an infection with a virus or bacteria. GBS affects the nerves that control muscle movement and impacts immune system.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system, leading to symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Recently,