Swine influenza (also called H1N1 flu, swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu) is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus.  Swine influenza virus is common throughout pig populations worldwide. If transmission causes human influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu.

Schematic representation of H1N1 virus

 Influenza spreads between humans through coughing or sneezing and people touching something with the virus on it and then touching their own nose or mouth. Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products, since the virus is not transmitted through food. The swine flu in humans is most contagious during the first five days of the illness although some people, most commonly children, can remain contagious for up to ten days. Diagnosis can be made by sending a throat swab specimen, collected during the first five days for analysis.

Recommendations to prevent spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.

Chance of transmission is significantly reduced by disinfecting surfaces at the home and work-place.  Places at high-risk include Educational Institutions, Cinema halls and auditoria, Malls, Centrally Air-conditioned offices, religious places and other areas of high human concentrations.

The Sanitization treatment is through the use of a water-based formulation. Developed after intensive research, it is a cock-tail of glutaraldehyde and two different varieties of quaternary ammonium compounds, giving it the effect of a ‘Fifth Generation’ anti-microbial agent.

It is very highly effective against all moulds, spores, bacteria and viruses, including H1N1. Similar formulations are being used world-wide to combat the avian flu virus - SARS (H5N1), that is very closely related to H1N1. Mortality is by contact.

The formulation is applied using a high-power ultra low-volume mist for even dispersal.

Residual effect of upto 72 hours will exist on floors, walls and surfaces. People may enter the premises 2 hours after the treatment. It is hence recommended that the sanitization treatment be performed twice every week.

For hospital settings, we recommend using the same ant-microbial liquid as a foot-dip for people entering operation theatres, ICUs and other sensitive areas.

In sum, the treatment we provide is –

ü     Highly effective against Swine Flu Virus (H1N1)

ü     Also kills other germs like bacteria and fungi

ü     Environmentally safe as it is bio-degradable

ü    Non-corrosive

ü    Safe for humans and pets