The UKHSA cautioned that between 40 and 75 per cent of individuals infected with the Nipah virus will succumb to the disease. Colorized transmission electron micrograph of a single Nipah virus particle (center, colorized green) that has budded from the surface of an infected cell (pink). Cases have been recorded in India and Bangladesh, with infected individuals typically comprising family members and close contacts providing care to those who are ill. Sadly, no proven specific treatment exists for Nipah virus infection, and no preventative vaccine is currently licensed for use. Read our Privacy PolicyThe UK has not detected any cases of the Nipah virus.