GBS outbreak: Mumbai has recorded its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare but serious neurological disorder, according to civic officials. A 64-year-old woman has been diagnosed with the condition, which affects the nervous system and can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory complications.
Speaking to the media, 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.
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs and loose motion. Bacterial and viral infections generally lead to GBS as they weaken the immunity of patients, as per doctors. The prevalence of this disorder is more common among adults and in males, though people of all ages can be affected.
(With PTI inputs)
