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Guillain Barre Syndrome: Number of 'GBS' infected people increases in Pune, name of another virus comes to light
Pune:-The number of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients has increased in Pune, with nine more patients being added on Sunday. With this, the total number of 'GBS' infected people has reached 158. Out of these, 21 patients are on ventilators, and 38 patients have been discharged after recovering. The number of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases has been increasing continuously in the last three weeks and after nine more new cases came to light on Sunday, the number has reached 158, according to a report by the Maharashtra Health Department.
According to WHO officials, their team recently visited some of the affected areas of the city and is training health workers in Active Case Search along with local municipal officials. This is to ensure that every suspected patient is identified, diagnosed and given appropriate treatment.
Technical and field support is being provided to WHO teams at the district and state levels. It is also providing the necessary resources, training and support systems to the responding experts, said Dr. Roderico H. Offrin, WHO's representative in India, in a statement.
'Norovirus' found
Of the 65 patients who have 'GBS', when stool samples were sent for testing, 'norovirus', which causes diarrhea, was found in 21 samples (32 percent).
Causes and solutions of 'GBS'
The exact cause of 'GBS' is not yet understood, but it is initially estimated that it is spread by bacteria in contaminated water. Therefore, the Health Department has appealed to citizens to boil and cool water and drink it and maintain hygiene.
'Norovirus' and 'GBS'
Gastroenterologists have clarified that 'norovirus' does not cause 'GBS'. 'Norovirus' is transmitted through contaminated water and food. It causes diarrhea (vomiting and frequent diarrhea). However, 'GBS' does not cause 'GBS'. It is reduced with simple treatments.
Pune:-The number of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients has increased in Pune, with nine more patients being added on Sunday. With this, the total number of 'GBS' infected people has reached 158. Out of these, 21 patients are on ventilators, and 38 patients have been discharged after recovering. The number of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases has been increasing continuously in the last three weeks and after nine more new cases came to light on Sunday, the number has reached 158, according to a report by the Maharashtra Health Department.
According to WHO officials, their team recently visited some of the affected areas of the city and is training health workers in Active Case Search along with local municipal officials. This is to ensure that every suspected patient is identified, diagnosed and given appropriate treatment.
Technical and field support is being provided to WHO teams at the district and state levels. It is also providing the necessary resources, training and support systems to the responding experts, said Dr. Roderico H. Offrin, WHO's representative in India, in a statement.
'Norovirus' found
Of the 65 patients who have 'GBS', when stool samples were sent for testing, 'norovirus', which causes diarrhea, was found in 21 samples (32 percent).
Causes and solutions of 'GBS'
The exact cause of 'GBS' is not yet understood, but it is initially estimated that it is spread by bacteria in contaminated water. Therefore, the Health Department has appealed to citizens to boil and cool water and drink it and maintain hygiene.
'Norovirus' and 'GBS'
Gastroenterologists have clarified that 'norovirus' does not cause 'GBS'. 'Norovirus' is transmitted through contaminated water and food. It causes diarrhea (vomiting and frequent diarrhea). However, 'GBS' does not cause 'GBS'. It is reduced with simple treatments.
According to WHO officials, their team recently visited some of the affected areas of the city and is training health workers in Active Case Search along with local municipal officials. This is to ensure that every suspected patient is identified, diagnosed and given appropriate treatment.
Technical and field support is being provided to WHO teams at the district and state levels. It is also providing the necessary resources, training and support systems to the responding experts, said Dr. Roderico H. Offrin, WHO's representative in India, in a statement.
'Norovirus' found
Of the 65 patients who have 'GBS', when stool samples were sent for testing, 'norovirus', which causes diarrhea, was found in 21 samples (32 percent).
Causes and solutions of 'GBS'
The exact cause of 'GBS' is not yet understood, but it is initially estimated that it is spread by bacteria in contaminated water. Therefore, the Health Department has appealed to citizens to boil and cool water and drink it and maintain hygiene.
'Norovirus' and 'GBS'
Gastroenterologists have clarified that 'norovirus' does not cause 'GBS'. 'Norovirus' is transmitted through contaminated water and food. It causes diarrhea (vomiting and frequent diarrhea). However, 'GBS' does not cause 'GBS'. It is reduced with simple treatments.
