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Mumbai, February 13: A 53-year-old ward attendant working at the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) VN Desai Hospital has succumbed to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) at Nair Hospital. This marks the first reported GBS-related death in Mumbai.
The deceased, a resident of Wadala, was admitted to Nair Hospital on January 23 after experiencing fever. Following a series of tests, including an analysis of fluid in his brain, he was diagnosed with GBS. Due to the severity of his condition, he was placed in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
Despite extensive treatment, which included intubation, tracheostomy, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy for five days, and three cycles of plasmapheresis, the patient passed away late Monday night, according to Nair Hospital Dean Shailesh Mohite. The official report from the hospital’s Department of Community Medicine cited the cause of death as “septic shock with sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.”
Meanwhile, a 16-year-old girl from Palghar district has been admitted to Nair Hospital with GBS symptoms. She is currently stable and receiving treatment. The girl, a Class 10 student, had traveled to Mumbai for medical care.
According to the Maharashtra Public Health Department, 197 suspected GBS cases were identified until February 11. Among them, 172 have been confirmed. The state has recorded seven deaths in total, four of which were confirmed as due to GBS, while three remain suspected cases.
The highest number of cases has been reported from Pune and surrounding areas, with the distribution as follows: 40 cases from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), 92 from newly added villages in the PMC area, 29 from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, 28 from Pune rural, and eight from other districts.
State Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has urged citizens to remain vigilant but not to panic. He emphasized the importance of preventive measures such as drinking boiled water and consuming fresh food to minimize the risk of infections.
Disclaimer: This article is based on currently available medical reports and official statements. Readers are advised to follow health department guidelines and consult medical professionals for accurate health-related advice.
