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COVID-19 General Information COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory viral infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.1 The virus created a worldwide pandemic, beginning in March 2020. As with any novel (new) infectious disease, medical and scientific communities continue to learn more about COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus every day. Information and knowledge related to COVID-19 is constantly changing and should be validated by reliable public health organizations such the World Health Organization (WHO), Health Canada and the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Since its initial identification, SARS CoV-2 has changed and evolved

General Description Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Discovered in 2001, HMPV is in the Pneumoviridae family along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Broader use of molecular diagnostic testing has increased identification and awareness of HMPV as an important cause of upper and lower respiratory infection. Significance HMPV is a common respiratory virus that circulates in many countries winter through to spring, although not all countries routinely test and publish data on HMPV. While some cases can be

Legionella 2in General Description  Legionella is a gram-negative bacterium that exists naturally in the environment, specifically in lakes, streams and other bodies of water. In larger natural bodies of water, Legionella is typically not problematic because the water is constantly moving and does not have the opportunity to proliferate.   Unfortunately, building water systems can also be a reservoir for Legionella. Legionella grows best between 77°F–113°F (25°C–45°C) and where water is stagnant or slow moving (in plumbing, these areas are called “dead legs.”). Legionella can create and thrive in biofilms, slimes and sludge that can form in building

General Information  Avian influenza type A viruses typically cause illness in birds, but much less frequently cause disease in humans.* The majority of humans to date who have become ill with avian influenza have had close or lengthy unprotected contact with infected birds (such as those who work in poultry or farming industries).  In the last few years, there have been documented cases of avian influenza in other animals, including cows, wild and domestic cats, foxes and bears who may come into contact with infected birds’ saliva, mucous and excretions.    Like human influenza, avian influenza has many different “strains,”

NEW! Air & Surface Treatment System Use Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP®) to reduce viruses, bacteria, mold, and more. Learn More Identify areas of challenge and provide a game-changing technology to address higher-risk areas. The Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP) molecule is structured similarly to a water molecule. Read More Viruses and bacteria can exist undetected in the air and on surfaces for hours. Read more https://youtu.be/94JUUrcxpTc The Synexis Suite The Synexis Sphere It’s

The Breakdown: DHP ® & Microbes The Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP) molecule is structured similarly to a water molecule. The vulnerable structures on microbes, like viruses, bacteria, and mold, attract DHP like water. Once found, DHP attacks the vulnerable prongs on the outside of the virus, for example, and denatures them.  Then, DHP creates rifts in the spherical body of the virus and causes it to rupture which eliminates the microbe and leaves behind DHP, continuing the cycle and turning back into water after the pathogen is destroyed — only to be replaced with more DHP from Synexis, targeting the next microbe

Mitigating COVID-19 transmission in long-term care: A facility's experience with dry hydrogen peroxide Published May 2025 in The National Center for Biotechnology Information A staff-initiated outbreak of COVID-19 among residents in a long-term care facility was notable for differences in attack rates between units and the association with dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) deployment for continuous microbial reduction. DHP had previously been shown to significantly reduce environmental bioburden in the facility, but the association with infection had not been monitored. This outbreak highlights the potential for DHP to reduce infection transmission without requiring additional staff intervention. Read more The