First Guillain-Barré Syndrome Case in Telangana Raises Concerns

A 25-year-old woman in Siddipet, Telangana, has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, despite having no travel history to Pune where the condition is prevalent. KIMS Hospital reports she is on ventilator support. Health officials suspect contaminated water may be linked to the GBS outbreak in Pune.

A Siddipet district woman has become the first known case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Telangana, as confirmed by KIMS Hospital. Despite the disorder's prevalence in Pune, the patient has no travel history to the area.

Consultant Neurologist Dr. Praveen Kumar Yada stated that the woman's family also lacks history of GBS. The syndrome typically manifests when the immune system attacks its nervous system, often following illness. Her deteriorating condition necessitated her transfer to KIMS Hospital where she now receives ventilator support.

The district's Medical and Health Officer said the case hadn't reached their notice. Local factors, including contaminated water sources in Pune, are being scrutinized as potential causes, with the Campylobacter jejuni bacteria emerging as a suspected culprit.

(With inputs from agencies.)