The doctor said further analysis is going on...
On Sunday, the first suspected death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra after a patient died at a private hospital in Solapur.
Meanwhile, GBS cases in Pune have now reached 101, raising concerns among health authorities.
The victim was 40 years old. He was suffering from diarrhoea and also had symptoms of cough and cold, according to reports. He was admitted to the ICU at a private hospital on January 18. After his condition improved, he was shifted to ward.
However, his health took a turn when he started experiencing difficulty in breathing. He died right after he was readmitted to the ICU ward.
Doctors at Solapur Government Medical College performed the autopsy and said the initial cause of death is suspected to be GBS.
Viscera samples, including brain, blood, and intestinal tissues, have been sent for more analysis. The final cause of death will be determined after receiving the reports in the next 15 days.
Pune is grappling with a surge in GBS cases. The number of cases increased by 28 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of GBS cases in the city to 101. Typically, GBS cases do not exceed two per month.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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