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ArticleInternational journal of applied & basic medical research

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak in Pune, India: Epidemiological Insights and Public Health Implications.

Sahil Sharma, Amrit Virk, Bhavneet Bharti, Viyusha T Viswanathan, Somya Grover

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Sahil SharmaDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.
Amrit VirkDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.
Bhavneet BhartiDepartment of Pediatrics, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.
Viyusha T ViswanathanDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.
Somya GroverDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India.

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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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Disease outbreaksdrinking waterIndianervous system diseasespublic health

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