Maharashtra has so far reported two suspected deaths and 127 suspected cases of the rare neurological condition Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), while other parts of the country appear relatively unaffected, except for West Bengal, where doctors suspect GBS to be the underlying cause of illness in some children.

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.

The central team will assist the State health authorities in instituting necessary public health interventions and managing the situation effectively.

"The patient, suffering from symptoms like breathlessness, weakness in lower limbs, and diarrhoea, was admitted to a private hospital (in Solapur) on January 18 as he was on ventilator support on and off.

Last week, three experts from National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, were already supporting the local authorities. However, as the cases are constantly rising, the central team has been expanded

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system, leading to symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Recently,