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The disease has infected more than 231 people, and has caused the death of four people so far in the Republic of Peru, which is located in western South America.
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Posted on: July 27, 2023: 03:53 PM GST Last updated: July 27, 2023: 05:51 PM GST
Health circles in the world are witnessing a new state of emergency after the discovery of a new mysterious disease that leads to paralysis and sometimes death, without knowing the reasons behind this disease, nor whether it could turn into a terrifying and threatening epidemic for the world during the coming period or not.
The disease was discovered in the Republic of Peru, which is located in western South America, but doctors soon discovered hundreds of cases of this mysterious disease, and 4 deaths from it have been recorded so far, according to a report published by the newspaper “Metro” issued in London. net”.
And the authorities in Peru declared a national health emergency after this mysterious disease, which causes paralysis, affected more than 231 people, and caused the death of four people since the beginning of this year.
The report says that the disease, which has been called GBS syndrome, has been causing a wave of anxiety in South America since the beginning of this year, but what is remarkable and terrifying is that more than half of the cases occurred in a narrow period of five weeks, from early June to mid-July. Present.
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A rare condition affecting the immune system
Doctors there say GBS is a rare condition that causes a person’s immune system to attack peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the extremities, and problems with swallowing or breathing.
The majority of patients suffer from gradual paralysis, starting in the feet and legs and slowly extending to their bodies.
As noted by doctors in Peru, symptoms usually last for a few weeks, and then most people begin to recover without severe and long-term neurological complications.
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Patient samples taken by Peruvian health officials indicate that the disease is transmitted by bacteria found in contaminated food and water.
Neither the Peruvian government nor the World Health Organization or the Pan American Health Organization have imposed any travel restrictions yet to curb the spread of this disease.
But the Metro newspaper report says the outbreak is likely to affect Peru’s tourism industry, as the country attracts more than three million visitors annually.
The World Health Organization said: “This disease is potentially life-threatening. GBS patients must be hospitalized so they can be closely monitored. Supportive care includes monitoring of breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure.”
She added: “In cases where a person’s ability to breathe is impaired, they are usually placed on a ventilator, and all GBS patients should be monitored for complications, which can include abnormal heartbeats, infections, blood clots, and high or low blood pressure.”
According to the organization, there is no known cure for this syndrome, but available treatments can help improve symptoms and shorten their duration. Given the autoimmune nature of the disease, its acute stage is usually treated with immunotherapy, such as plasma exchange to remove antibodies from the blood or intravenous immunoglobulin, and often It is useful when starting 7 to 14 days after the onset of symptoms.
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