Hey there, folks! Here’s a quick rundown of the latest news on the outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases in Pune:
– Out of the 24 reported cases, 5 are within Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 2 in Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation areas, 16 from rural areas, and 1 from outside the district.
– Hospitals managing the cases include Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital with 10 patients, Poona Hospital with 5 patients, Kashibai Navale Hospital with 4 patients, Bharati Hospital with 3 patients, Sahyadri Hospital (Deccan) with 1 patient, and Ankura Hospital (Aundh) with 1 patient.
– Two patients, one each at Kashibai Navale Hospital and Bharati Hospital, are on ventilators, and eight patients are receiving treatment in Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
– Campylobacter jejuni, the bacteria causing the infection, enters the human body through contaminated food or water and triggers Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Citizens are advised to drink boiled water and avoid consuming food from unhygienic sources.
– Health surveys are being conducted in affected areas, and samples from suspected cases and drinking water sources have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) for testing to confirm the diagnosis and determine the disease’s origin.
– Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare condition where the immune system attacks the nervous system, causing muscle weakness, numbness, and paralysis. Symptoms may last for weeks, with most patients recovering fully.
– The causes of GBS are often linked to infections, such as Campylobacter jejuni, viral infections like influenza, Epstein-Barr virus, Zika virus, or cytomegalovirus, and in rare cases, flu vaccines.
– Symptoms of Campylobacter infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and nausea or vomiting.
– Citizens are urged to take preventive measures, including boiling drinking water, avoiding food from unregulated sources, and seeking medical attention for symptoms like persistent weakness, numbness, or gastrointestinal distress to contain the outbreak and ensure public safety.
Stay safe and stay informed, everyone! Let’s work together to combat this outbreak.
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