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Epidemiological review highlights a GBS outbreak in Maharashtra linked to contaminated water, suggesting urgent prevention strategies.
The Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, India, has raised significant public health concerns, with over 230 reported cases and 12 fatalities in the state of Maharashtra, India. Epidemiological investigations indicate a potential link between the outbreak and contaminated drinking water. This review discusses the outbreak’s progression, surveillance efforts, clinical management, and preventive measures implemented. The findings underscore the need for improved water safety measures, enhanced surveillance, and policy interventions to prevent future outbreaks of GBS in India.
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