The 40-year old man, a pune based CA, came in the contacted with the disease in pune. He passed away in Maharashtras Solapur district, where he was visiting his native village for personal work. He was suffering from diarrhea for few days. After feeling extreme weakness, he was admitted in a private hospital in Solapur where the doctor diagnosed him with GBS.

What are the symptoms of the decreased?

The deceased had symptoms of cold, cough, experienced breathing difficulties and was hospitalized for same on January 18 in a private hospital in Solapur. He was first placed in the ICU ward but later shifted to a regular room after showing improvement. However, his health started deteriorating with difficulty in breathing and he later passed away in the hospitals ICU unit where he had been readmitted. The deceased also experienced paralysis in his limbs, prior to his demise.

The patient, suffering from symptoms like breathlessness, weakness in lower limbs, and diarrhea was admitted to a private hospital in solapur, on January 18th , as he was on ventilator support on and off. He died on Sunday, solapur Government Medical Collage Dean Dr. Sanjiv Thakur said.

The primary report indicated the death was due to GBS, he said, adding the blood samples of the man have been sent to the city-basedNational Institute of Virology(NIV) for further examination.

What is GBS?

GBSor Guillian Barre Syndrome is a condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves.

Key Facts:

• GBS is rare condition in which a persons immune system attacks the peripheral nerves.
• People of all ages can be affected, but it in more common in adults and in males.
• Most people recover fully from even the most severe cases of Guillain Barre syndrome.
• Gullain Barre Syndrome is potentially life threatening. People with GBS should be treated and monitored as quickly as possible, some may need intensive care.

Symptoms of Guillain Barre Syndrome:

The first symptoms of Guillian Barre Syndrome include weakness or tingling sensations. They usually starts in the legs and can spread to the arms and face. Diarrhea , chest pain and paralysis is the common symptoms of GBS. Other then this fatigue, difficulties raising the foots, difficulties speaking, slow reflexes or urinary retention can be the symptom of Guillain Barre syndrome.

What are the cause of GBS?

Guillain Barre Syndrome is rare. Most cases follow an infection with a virus or bacteria. This leads the immune system to attack body itself. Infection with the bacteriaCampylobacter jejuni, which causes gastroenteritis, including symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, is one of the common risk factors for GBS.

Why Guillain Barre Syndrome should not be ignored?

Initially Guillain Barre syndrome is a rare occurrence but it can be fatal for some patients.

GBS can occur within 1 to 3 weeks of the infection caused by Campylobacter jejuni.

The doctors have urged people to seek medical assistance when they see symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and nausea or vomiting.

Signs like sudden weakness in the legs or arms, difficulty walking or numbness and persistent diarrhea especially if it is bloody.