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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak in Pune, India: Epidemiological Insights and Public Health Implications
Sahil Sharma1, Amrit Virk1, Bhavneet Bharti2
1Department of Community Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.
Abstract:
The Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, India, has raised significant public health concerns, with over 230 reported cases and 12 fatalities in the state of Maharashtra, India. Epidemiological investigations indicate a potential link between the outbreak and contaminated drinking water. This review discusses the outbreak's progression, surveillance efforts, clinical management, and preventive measures implemented. The findings underscore the need for improved water safety measures, enhanced surveillance, and policy interventions to prevent future outbreaks of GBS in India.
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