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The recent cases reported in India should not be interpreted as an isolated episode, nor as an unexpected development. Nipah has been causing recurrent epidemics for over twenty years, with a well-documented capacity for zoonotic spillover and human-to-human transmission. Its epidemiological profile is already deeply concerning: high mortality rates, frequent involvement of healthcare workers, and a lack of approved vaccines or targeted antiviral therapies.