Emerging Nipah Virus With Pandemic Potential and High Mortality Rates: Is the Scientific Community Learning From Former Pandemics?

Authors: Doris Klingelhöfer, Markus Braun, Christina A. Naser, Dörthe Brüggmann, David A. Groneberg

Year: 2025

Journal: Reviews in Medical Virology

Summary

This paper reviews the global research history and status quo of Nipah virus (NiV), a highly pathogenic single-stranded RNA virus that could potentially trigger a pandemic. The study shows a significant correlation between the number of articles on NiV and the economic strength or intensity of financing per country, but finds a comparatively low scientific commitment in major player countries and knowledge gaps in NiV infectiology.

Key Findings

The number of articles on NiV correlates significantly with the economic strength or intensity of financing per country.
There is a comparatively low scientific commitment in major player countries and knowledge gaps in NiV infectiology.
NiV could trigger a pandemic under certain circumstances.

Methodology

Study Type: Review
Geographic Focus: Southeast Asia and the western Pacific

Topics

Epidemiology, Virology, Policy

Relevance

The findings highlight the urgent need for preparedness in other countries and the global scientific community to address potential NiV outbreaks, as the virus has pandemic potential.

Source

View the entire paper: File:RMV-35-e70028.pdf