Guwahati, Feb. 2 -- A 17-year-old girl from Bihar, residing in Assam, has succumbed to suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) at a private hospital in Guwahati, Assam.

This is the first reported case of GBS in Assam this season, according to doctors.

The Class 12 student was admitted to Pratiksha Hospital around 10 days ago and diagnosed with GBS, a rare condition causing sudden numbness and muscle weakness.

Symptoms include severe weakness in limbs and loose motions.

The girl's condition deteriorated, and she was put on ventilator support. Despite efforts, she passed away due to a severe variety of GBS, reports stated.

Doctors fear there may be more cases in the coming days, citing a recent wave of GBS cases across India.

A senior...