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GBS outbreak fuels fears of water quality in Pune

IndiaTimes Sunday, 9 February 2025
In Pune, a severe outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has affected over 180 individuals, leading to six deaths. Health authorities pinpoint Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in the water supply as the cause. Residents in affected areas struggle with contamination, with many reliant on unpurified well water.
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