Swine flu, officially known as H1N1 influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that typically infect pigs but can also spread to humans. Understanding how swine flu spreads, how it is diagnosed, and how to prevent it is essential for protecting public health—especially during seasonal outbreaks. What Is Swine Flu? Swine flu is an influenza A virus …

More and more countries recommend nasopharyngeal (NP) flocked swabs as the preferred specimen collection device for influenza testing. The reasons for using sample collection flocked swab for the flu: Flocked swabs exhibit a superior recovery and elution of specimens. Flocked swabs provide better sample collection due to their brush-like tip, which releases higher numbers of target cells and retains more liquid sample …