Nagpur: After wreaking havoc in Mumbai, Pune, Solapur, and Kolhapur, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases have now been reported in Nagpur, indicating the spread of the virus across Maharashtra. Six cases of GBS have been detected in Nagpur, prompting local authorities to take immediate action. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has issued an alert and initiated preventive measures.
In Nagpur, initial GBS cases were reported, with two patients each admitted to the Government Medical College and Mayo Hospital. At the Government Medical College, a 19-year-old patient is being treated in the general ward due to mild symptoms, while an 8-year-old child in critical condition has been admitted to the ICU, according to a Saam TV report.
Meanwhile, a 37-year-old patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College is on a ventilator, and the other patients are under treatment. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged citizens not to panic.
GBS, which caused major concern in Pune, has now raised alarms in Nagpur. While one patient in Nagpur is in the ICU and another in the general ward, three others have been discharged after successful treatment. According to reports, a few more patients have recovered and been discharged after undergoing treatment.
Regular Surveillance Carried Out To Track Cases
The NMC has been conducting regular polio surveillance across the city. Over the last three months, 5 to 6 children were identified with GBS during these checks, but their condition has since stabilised, as confirmed by NMC health officials.
As the virus spreads across Maharashtra, the administration is ramping up efforts to contain its impact. Citizens have been advised to stay alert but not to panic, as medical teams are working to ensure timely treatment and minimize the spread of the syndrome.
