Can Pune’s deadly Guillain Barre Syndrome spread to people bathing and drinking contaminated water in crowded areas?
Cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) are rising in Pune, with 73 cases identified, including 14 patients on ventilators. GBS, a post-infectious disease affecting the nervous system, is not contagious but can be linked to waterborne bacterial infections like Campylobacter jejuni. Ensuring access to clean water and proper sanitation can help prevent these associated infections.
Cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) are rising in Pune, with 73 cases identified, including 14 patients on ventilators. GBS, a post-infectious disease affecting the nervous system, is not contagious but can be linked to waterborne bacterial infections like Campylobacter jejuni. Ensuring access to clean water and proper sanitation can help prevent these associated infections.
