Nagpur recorded its third Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) fatality this year after a 32-year-old man succumbed at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Friday. Admitted in critical condition on February 12 after treatment at a private hospital, he did not respond to intensive care. Doctors cited multiple comorbidities, including fibrosis, alcoholic hepatitis, pancreatitis, encephalopathy, and sepsis, which worsened his condition.

Meanwhile, two new GBS cases were admitted at GMCH. A 65-year-old chronic alcoholic and smoker arrived with limb weakness and swallowing difficulties, showing signs of an atypical GBS variant. A 55-year-old homeless woman with sensory motor polyneuropathy, hypertension, and diabetes was also admitted and now requires oxygen support.

Currently, GMCH is treating three GBS patients—two in the ICU and a young girl on ventilator support. Dr. Avinash Gawande, medical superintendent, confirmed that one new GBS case is diagnosed weekly, often among individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

Doctors warn that underlying illnesses may worsen GBS, increasing the risk of paralysis and respiratory failure. Early detection is critical, and health officials urge the public to recognize symptoms like tingling, weakness, and difficulty swallowing. With cases on the rise, authorities emphasize urgent medical intervention to reduce fatalities.