Chartered accountant Pravin Vibhute, 41, passed away on Monday, leaving behind his mother, younger brother Prashant, and wife and two daughters, aged 9 and 5.

As Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, continues to rise in Pune, residents have criticized the administration for failing to provide safe drinking water. Despite these concerns,

Maharashtra has reported over 100 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), leading to investigations by the Indian Council of Medical Research. Experts have collected and are testing samples, but the cause remains unidentified.

The situation has raised concerns, prompting health experts to issue a warning about potential causes of the rare but treatable condition

With several cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) being detected in Sinhgad Road area here, local residents on Tuesday claimed that contaminated water of a well on private land could have led to the outbreak.

Studies indicate that around 70% of patients recover well with proper treatment and rehabilitation and treatments like plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin have transformed results, but prompt action is still essential and early treatments can prevent severe complications,

The root cause of the disease remains unknown because epidemiologists are unable to figure out the etiological or causatory link for Guillain-Barré Syndrome, officials said.

A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is rare, but most cases follow an infection with a virus or bacteria. GBS affects the nerves that control muscle movement and impacts immune system.

According to the latest report, a man suspected to have contracted the condition has died in Maharashtra's Solapur district and had a travel history in Pune, said the health officials in a news agency.