Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) affects Central nervous system (CNS).
2.Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) can be caused by the contaminated water.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) primarily affects the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). It involves damage to the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
Statement 2 is correct. GBS can be triggered by infections caused by bacteria such as Campylobacter jejuni, which can be transmitted through contaminated water. In recent outbreaks, including in Pune, contaminated water was identified as a source of Campylobacter jejuni infections that led to GBS cases.
Source: The Hindu
