FLU A/B

FLU A AND B ARE TWO SUBTYPES OF THE INFLUENZA VIRUS FIRST IDENTIFIED IN THE 1930S. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL MAJOR OUTBREAKS OF BOTH VIRUSES, THE MOST RECENT THE 2009 H1N1 PANDEMIC, WHICH CAUSED SEVERE ILLNESS AND DEATH IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Flu A is the more common variant and is responsible for the majority of flu cases and outbreaks. Flu B is less common but can also cause outbreaks. Both viruses are highly contagious and display similar symptoms, including fever, chills, body aches, and fatigue. Flu A is more likely to cause severe illness, especially in young children and the elderly.

Whilst the current state of flu A/B diagnostics is good, with PCR, antigen and antibody tests commercially available, their use is not widespread which results in the limited application of available treatments.

FAQs

Due to its increased sensitivity, Senzo’s Amplified Lateral Flow (ALF) will for the first time bring Lateral Flow price, speed and convenience to some of the world’s most deadly diseases, without sacrificing accuracy.

By moving the diagnosis of these targets from the laboratory to surgery, pharmacy and home we will increase the number of cases diagnosed, at an earlier stage of infection, thereby improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates.