GBS Outbreak in Neemuch: Madhya Pradesh Steps Up Surveillance and Medical Response

In response, authorities are:

• Establishing a dedicated GBS ward with ventilator support at Manasa Civil Hospital

• Deploying continuous door-to-door screening teams

• Issuing advisories to local clinicians for early referral and diagnosis

Officials have emphasised that while GBS is rare, most patients recover fully with timely treatment , underscoring the importance of early reporting and awareness.

Exam-Focused Points

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.

• GBS is often triggered by infections such as Campylobacter jejuni , influenza, or viral illnesses.

• IVIG and plasma exchange are the two primary treatments for GBS.

• Severe GBS can cause respiratory failure , requiring ventilator support.

• WHO and national institutes assist states during disease outbreak investigations