Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-28 18:38Group 1: Nipah Virus Outbreak in India - The recent Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, has led to 5 confirmed cases, including healthcare workers [1] - Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can be transmitted from infected animals to humans, with symptoms including acute respiratory infection and fatal encephalitis [1] Group 2: Company Responses and Developments - Wanfu Bio has launched various Nipah virus nucleic acid test kits, adaptable to their U-CardDx 200 platform and other PCR systems, to meet screening and detection needs [1] - Shengxiang Bio has developed a Nipah virus nucleic acid test kit based on fluorescence PCR technology, with CE certification and a focus on rapid response to public health events [2] - Capbio emphasizes the importance of their Nipah virus test kit for global quarantine and disease control efforts, highlighting its precise detection capabilities [2] - Zhijiang Bio's Nipah virus PCR test kit offers higher sensitivity and accuracy, aiming to shorten the diagnosis window [2] - Da'an Gene has created a Nipah virus nucleic acid test kit with a sensitivity of 200 copies/mL, reducing the risk of false negatives [2] Group 3: Research on Treatment - Research teams from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica have confirmed that the oral nucleoside drug VV116 shows significant antiviral activity against Nipah virus [3] Group 4: Clarifications from Companies - Hualan Biological has clarified that it does not have any products related to Nipah virus, focusing instead on human vaccine manufacturing for influenza [4] - Companies such as Jindike, Yirui Bio, and Renhe Pharmaceutical have publicly stated they do not have any Nipah virus-related products [4]