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Guillain-Barré Syndrome

January 26 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 17 0
  • A GuillainBarré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak has been reported in Manasa town, Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh recently.
  • GBS is a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system (the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord).
  • GBS often begins with weakness, tingling, or numbness in the feet and legs that can spread to the arms and face, and it can progress to muscle weakness or paralysis.
  • The state government has initiated a detection and treatment drive with special wards, control rooms, and screenings by health teams, ASHA workers, and Anganwadi staff.
  • Authorities are covering treatment costs, conducting doortodoor screenings to identify new cases early, and investigating the outbreak’s source.

 

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