GBS havoc in Maharashtra: Another patient admitted in the hospital dies

Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is spreading badly in Maharashtra. A 53-year-old patient admitted in Mumbai's Nair Hospital has died due to this syndrome. The patient was a resident of Wadala area and worked as a ward boy in BMC's BN Desai Hospital. According to the information received from Nair Hospital, he was ill for a long time and was undergoing treatment. At the same time, a minor girl is also admitted in Nair Hospital, who has GBS virus. This girl is a resident of Palghar and is a 10th class student. Earlier on February 6, a patient died due to the GBS syndrome virus.

This is a neurological disease. The symptoms of this disease are like swine flu. In which cold, cough and high fever occur. Due to this, there is weakness in the muscles and the body parts become numb. This can lead to paralysis or sometimes even death. In GBS, paralysis can start from the legs and reach respiratory problems. Many patients go on ventilators. There is no permanent cure for GBS. Its symptoms like weakness, tingling or numbness in the legs can spread to the hands. Symptoms can last for weeks, but most patients recover completely. However, in some cases, the effect can last for a long time. GBS has been confirmed in 167 patients in the state. So far 7 people have died, 1 death has been confirmed due to GBS, while 6 deaths are suspected.

Earlier on January 26, a chartered accountant died of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) disease in Pune, Maharashtra. He lived in DSK Vishwa area. On January 29, amid the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had asked the administration to make special arrangements in government hospitals for the treatment of patients.

It is noteworthy that earlier on January 27, in view of the increasing cases of GBS in Pune, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare deployed a seven-member team to support public health intervention and management in the state. The high-level team of the Center included multi-disciplinary experts. Its objective is to support the state health officials in establishing public health intervention and management in view of the increase in suspected and confirmed cases of GBS.

The state health department advised that GBS can be prevented to some extent by taking general precautions, such as drinking boiled / bottled water, washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating, cooking chicken and meat properly, avoiding raw or undercooked food, especially salads, eggs, kebabs or seafood.