GBS in parts of Maharashtra: Likely reasons for disease's outbreak

Infected water source likely the reason for rare neurological condition, say doctors

(This report has been updated) 

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  Maharashtra has reported two suspected deaths and 130 suspected cases of a rare neurological condition Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), while other parts of the country seem to be relatively insulated. That is barring West Bengal where doctors suspect GBS to be the underlying cause of illness in some children.

 

Why is it that Maharashtra, particularly Pune, is witnessing an ‘outbreak’?

 

GBS cases

 

Infected water is the likely reason why Pune and some other places in Maharashtra are witnessing suspected cases, according to experts.

 

Seasonal peaks in the incidence of GBS cases has been well