Maharashtra reports five new Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, total tally reaches 163

Of the 163 patients, 47 have been discharged till now, 47 were in ICU and 21 on ventilator support, the official said.A total of 168 water samples from different parts of Pune city were sent for chemical and biological analysis to the Public Health Laboratory, he said, adding that samples from eight water sources were found to be contaminated.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 in swallowing or breathing. Severe cases can result in near-total paralysis.GBS is more common in adults and males, though people of all ages can be affected.



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