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.

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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.

ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl outlines ongoing tests to identify causes of recent Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Pune.

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.