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-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.

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,

Around 59 people have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in India's Pune on Thursday (Jan 23). Around 12 out of the 59 people are on ventilators due to the rare neurological disorder. The health ministry of Maharashtra has launched an investigation to assess the sudden increase in the number patients with the disorder.