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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Meghalaya: IDSP issues advisory asking people to get hospital treatment at first sign of GBS
Shillong: The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) in Meghalaya has issued an advisory, urging people to immediately get treated at hospitals at the first sign of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) to tackle any potential outbreak. The advisory was issued on Friday night after GBS was detected in Pune recently. GBS is a rare neurological disorder in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, often after infections such as respiratory illnesses, gastroenteritis, dengue or Zika virus. Early symptoms include weakness, tingling or numbness starting in the legs, difficulty walking or climbing stairs, loss of balance or coordination, and in severe cases, trouble breathing, swallowing or speaking -- which require urgent medical care. The advisory recommends avoiding self-medication, maintaining hygiene, steering clear of contaminated or raw food, protection against mosquito bites in dengue or Zika-prone areas, and eating nutritious food to strengthen immunity. The recent GBS outbreak in Pune, Maharashtra, has heightened concerns among public health authorities at both the state and central levels. Officials have called on the public to remain vigilant, adopt preventive measures and ensure timely medical intervention. PTI
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
4 persons detected with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in MP's Mandsaur: Official
Four persons have been diagnosed with the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare immunological nerve disorder, at a village in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, an official said on Thursday. Some (suspected) cases of GBS have been reported in Multanpura village, but their number is still less, Mandsaur Collector Aditi Garg told PTI Videos. "A total of seven such cases have been reported, and the infection has been confirmed in four of them," she said. After the confirmation of GBS, investigation and survey teams have been deployed in Multanpura. They were going door-to-door to find out if anyone else was suffering from the disease, she said. GBS is a rare neurological condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. Though it is uncommon, it can affect anyone and usually occurs after infection. Early identification of GBS symptoms and timely treatment are crucial for recovery. Garg said they have got information that some patients suffering from GBS were taking treatment outside Mandsaur in Ahmedabad and Indore. The medical records of such patients were also being examined to find out how they contracted the disease, she said. Dr Shubham Silawat, in-charge of the district hospital and the survey, said a person suffering from GBS may have initial symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, muscle weakness and tingling. Earlier this year, nearly 200 cases of GBS were reported from parts of Maharashtra's Pune district as well as a few in other places, including Mumbai.
News18
4 days ago
- Health
- News18
4 persons detected with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in MPs Mandsaur: Official
Mandsaur (MP), Aug 7 (PTI) Four persons have been diagnosed with the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare immunological nerve disorder, at a village in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, an official said on Thursday. Some (suspected) cases of GBS have been reported in Multanpura village, but their number is still less, Mandsaur Collector Aditi Garg told PTI Videos. 'A total of seven such cases have been reported, and the infection has been confirmed in four of them," she said. After the confirmation of GBS, investigation and survey teams have been deployed in Multanpura. They were going door-to-door to find out if anyone else was suffering from the disease, she said. GBS is a rare neurological condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. Though it is uncommon, it can affect anyone and usually occurs after infection. Early identification of GBS symptoms and timely treatment are crucial for recovery. Garg said they have got information that some patients suffering from GBS were taking treatment outside Mandsaur in Ahmedabad and Indore. The medical records of such patients were also being examined to find out how they contracted the disease, she said. Dr Shubham Silawat, in-charge of the district hospital and the survey, said a person suffering from GBS may have initial symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, muscle weakness and tingling. Earlier this year, nearly 200 cases of GBS were reported from parts of Maharashtra's Pune district as well as a few in other places, including Mumbai. PTI COR MAS GK view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 12:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
L'Orient-Le Jour
7 days ago
- Health
- L'Orient-Le Jour
34 Palestinians killed by Israeli army, seven others starved to death
At least 34 Palestinians have been killed since dawn Monday morning by strikes or gunfire carried out by the Israeli army across the Gaza Strip, including 17 people who were seeking humanitarian aid at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) centers, according to hospital sources cited by Al Jazeera. The 17 victims were shot by Israeli soldiers near GHF distribution points, supported by the U.S. and Israel, located at the Netzarim and Rafah corridors, in the central and southern parts of Gaza. Nearly 40 injuries have also been reported, according to medical sources. At least two Israeli airstrikes killed three people in a house in Deir al-Balah (central Gaza) and two others in Beit Lahia (northern Gaza), according to rescue teams. A source from Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City said that seven more people were killed by Israeli artillery, which hit several areas of the Shujaiya neighborhood, east of the city. Israel's blockade on the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave also starved seven more people to death, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. This brings the total number of Palestinians who have been starved to death since Oct. 7, 2023, to 175, including 93 children. According to another statement released by the ministry on Telegram, three people, including two children under the age of 15, have died after developing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder that can cause sudden muscle weakness or even paralysis. "Two of the deaths involved children under the age of 15 who died after attempts to save them failed, due to the unavailability of necessary treatments as a result of the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip," the institution said, warning of the existence of an "environment conducive to the uncontrolled spread of infectious diseases due to the worsening of acute malnutrition." In total, at least 60,839 Palestinians have been killed and 149,588 injured since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023. Among them, 1,487 were killed at the beginning of May while attempting to receive aid at GHF centers.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid may have caused neuro issues: Study
Bengaluru: Covid-19 did not just cause breathing difficulties, but may have also had neurological impact on patients, says a recent study by Nimhans. The study saw participation of 3,200 patients from March to Sept 2020. It pointed out that 120 Covid patients reported neurological disorders. There were 43 cases of stroke, 23 encephalopathy (affects brain's structure or function), 5 cases of meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and its membranes), 5 cases of seizures, 7 of headache and 10 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases (rare autoimmune condition that causes nerve infllammation), among others. Twenty patients saw their pre-existing neurological conditions worsening. In the study, researcher Dr Netravathi M, professor of neurology at Nimhans, said Covid may be linked to a range of neurological symptoms, affecting both central and peripheral nervous systems. She recommended establishing a multi-centric national or region-wise registry to study the long-term effects of both Covid and its vaccination-associated neurological disturbances. Netravathi said further surveillance is needed.
