In regards to what strain of Nipah virus killed The woman age between 40 and 50 years on January 27 2026 who lived in Naogaon District in the Rajshahi Division...
According to AI overview:
"Yes, recent cases of Nipah virus (NiV) in Naogaon District, Rajshahi Division, involve the
Nipah virus Bangladesh strain (NiV-BD). A 2026 confirmed fatal case and previous outbreaks (such as in 2003) in this area were identified as the NiV-BD strain, which is known for higher rates of human-to-human transmission compared to the Malaysian strain.
2026 Case: A 40-50 year-old female in Naogaon District died on January 28, 2026, from a laboratory-confirmed Nipah virus infection.
Strain Type: Outbreaks in Bangladesh, including Naogaon, are consistently identified as the NiV-BD strain."
COMMENT:
I find it upsetting that
The WHO,
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), whoever else is closely monitoring the case, and other health agencies that disclose information to the public about diseases that they can't seem to disclose this strain publicly and that yet AI is telling me what strain it is... I don't understand that.. The health agencies need to to declare what strain it is or that they don't know what strain it is and educate us in the matter of Nipah strains. If they are withholding this Nipah strain info for some reason.. it makes a difference ..more people might wear masks and protect themselves knowing it transmits human to human if indeed it is the Bangladesh strain...
Comparison of NiV Strains:
Feature: NiV-Bangladesh (NiV-B) NiV-Malaysia (NiV-M)
Fatality Rate: High (~70% or more) Lower (~40%)
Transmission
Frequent: human-to-human Primarily animal-to-human
Respiratory
Symptoms: More prevalent Less common"
