Barre syndrome outbreak in Pune has crossed the 100 mark with 3 deaths confirmed as of Thursday. The sudden surge in cases has health officials and Pune city authorities concerned as they ramp up surveillance.

The Maharashtra Public Health Department reported on Wednesday that the fatality count in the ongoing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak has risen to two, with 16 new suspected cases detected in Pune and other districts.

According to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme by the Public Health Department, 130 suspected cases and two suspected deaths of GBS have been found in the State. Among the 130 patients, 20 are on ventilator.

A 41-year-old Pune chartered accountant is the first casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. With 111 cases reported, experts investigate triggers like Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus.

The number of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune has risen to 111, with one death reported, according to health officials. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has urged residents in affected areas to boil water used for drinking and cooking as a preventive measure.

The situation has raised concerns, prompting health experts to issue a warning about potential causes of the rare but treatable condition

GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs and loose motion. Bacterial and viral infections generally lead to GBS as they weaken the immunity of patients,