GBS cases rise: What are key symptoms? Is it deadly? Can it be treated? Here is all about the syndrome

A 40-year-old man suspected of having Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) died in Solapur, Maharashtra. Over 100 cases of GBS have been reported in Pune. The syndrome, often triggered by bacterial and viral infections, causes muscle weakness, paralysis, and can affect breathing. Treatment includes immunotherapy and supportive care. Some patients may require ventilators and intensive-care unit management.