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Disinfection affairs № 4 / 2024


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DISINFECTION

pp. 5-11
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-5-11

Study of toxicity of dishwashing detergents with antibacterial action on various experimental models

M.V. Bidevkina1, M.V. Matrosenko1, M.V. Mezentseva2, O.A. Lopatina2, I.A. Suetina2, O.V. Baklanova2, A.D. Salimova1

1Disinfectology Institute of the Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing: 117246, Russian Federation, Moscow, Nauchniy proezd, 18a;
2Institute of Virology named after D.I. Ivanovsky of the Federal Scientific Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamaleya of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation: Russian Federation, 123098, Moscow, Gamalei st. 16.

Synthetic detergents (SD) with the declared antibacterial action for washing dishes can be a source of harmful effects on the human body. The main components of SD are surface-active substances (surfactants). With single and repeated contact, detergents can have a moderate irritating effect on the skin, mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract, cause allergic reactions; when ingested, they cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, and vomiting. The objective of our study is to assess the toxicity of detergents with antibacterial action on various experimental models and select the most dangerous of them to study its chronic effects on laboratory animals. The cytotoxicity of 34 detergents was studied on three types of cell cultures: sperm suspension, green Monkey kidney cells (Vero) and hamster epithelial cells (HTK-1). Acute toxicity of the agents was determined when administered into the stomach and abdominal cavity of white mice. Among the cell cultures, HTK-1 cells were the most sensitive. The dependence of SD cytotoxicity on the presence of an antibacterial component is better seen on the sperm suspension. In addition, the study of commercial samples showed that almost half of them do not meet the requirements of MR29 FC/4746 of December 27, 2001 (hereinafter MR29 FC/4746) [1]. In this connection, it is necessary to continue the further studies for a more in-depth studying SD toxicity. Determination of DL50 values upon administration into the abdominal cavity allows us to distribute the products by the degree of toxicity, which seems difficult when determining the DL50 values of detergents with antibacterial action intragastrically. An average correlation dependence was revealed between DL50 upon intraperitoneal administration and the established MNR on HTK-1 cells.
Keywords: synthetic detergents, surfactants, cell culture, cytotoxicity, toxicity analyzer, white mice, toxicity.

Authors
Bidevkina Marina Vasilevna – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Toxicology (with laboratory) in Disinfectology Institute of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of the Rospotrebnadzor; Phone: (495) 586-11-44 (# 1438); е-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.. ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6433-899X
Matrosenko Margarita Vladimirovna – Junior Researcher, Department of Toxicology (with laboratory) in Disinfectology Institute of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of the Rospotrebnadzor. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0567-2247
Mezentseva Marina Vladimirovna – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Tissue Culture Laboratory of Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamaleya" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7346-5536
Suetina Irina Aleksandrovna – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Leading Researcher, Tissue Culture Laboratory of Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamaleya" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2878-0590
Baklanova Olga Vladimirovna – Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Tissue Culture Laboratory of Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamaleya" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Lopatina Olga Alekseevna – Candidate of Biological Sciences, Leading Researcher, Tissue Culture Laboratory of Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after N.F. Gamaleya" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. ORCID ID:0000-0003-4343-7678
Salimova Anna Dmitrievna – Junior Researcher, Department of Chemical Research (with laboratory of analytical methods) in Disinfectology Institute of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of the Rospotrebnadzor. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4634-6977


pp. 12-20
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-12-20

Comparative in vitro study of antiviral activity of essential oils and disinfectants of different groups against SARS-CoV-2 strains with different virulence

V.V. Solodky, O.P. Os’kina, T.A. Gosteva, V.V. Zolin

Federal Budgetary Institution of Science "State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector" of the Federal Service for Supervision in the Field of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being: 630559, Russian Federation, Novosibirsk region, Koltsovo village.

Introduction. To study the antiviral activity of essential oils against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, essential oils of conifers and other plants with known antimicrobial and antiseptic properties were studied. Comparative studies were conducted to study the antiviral activity of disinfectants of different groups widely used in practical healthcare, such as chloramine, formalin and ethyl alcohol, with the virucidal activity of selected essential oils against two strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus with different virulence. Objectiv. To compare the antiviral activity of essential oils against selected strains of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus using the suspension method and the author’s method of contactless exposure, and to compare it with the antiviral activity of vapors of known disinfectants used to disinfect virological boxed rooms. Materials and methods. A comparative study of the antiviral activity of essential oils and disinfectants was carried out using the suspension method and the author’s non-contact exposure method specially developed for this study. Non-contact exposure method: the coronavirus viral suspension was applied to the surface of the lid of sterile plastic Petri dishes. Essential oils and disinfectants were applied to the inner surface of the bottom of the Petri dishes. After exposure to vapors of essential oils or disinfectants (without direct contact) on the SARS-CoV-2 viral suspension, swabs were taken from the surface of the Petri dish lid. The residual infectious activity of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was determined by TCD50/ml using the standard titration method in Vero E6 cell culture. Results. The results obtained during the studies using these methods showed that essential oils are capable of suppressing the infectious activity of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Essential oils of coniferous plants had the greatest antiviral ability. Essential oils of juniper, pine and tea tree had a fairly high antiviral effect, while essential oils of thyme, orange and clove had a moderate effect. Conclusion. Essential oils are effective disinfectants that can suppress the infectious activity of the studied strains of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Keywords: essential oils, antiviral activity, disinfectants, formalin, SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Authors
Vladislav V. Solodky – Researcher at the Biosafety Department of the State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector"; Tel.: (383) 363-47-00 (ext. 22-28), e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-7270-0028
Oksana P. Os’kina – Senior Researcher of the Biosafety Department of the State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector". ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9165-1524
Tatyana A. Gosteva – Junior Researcher of the Biosafety Department of the State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector". ORCID ID: 0009-0004-1508-9623
Vladimir V. Zolin – Ph.D., Head of the Biosafety Department of the State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector". ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4120-1178


pp. 20-28
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-20-28

Protective gloves based on biodegradable polymer materials with antimicrobial properties: a new direction in the prevention of infectious diseases

Yu.A. Zakharova, S.V. Andreev, V.A. Novikov

Disinfectology Institute of the Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing: 117246, Russian Federation, Moscow, Nauchniy proezd, 18a.

The development of protective biodegradable gloves with antimicrobial properties is a promising scientific and practical direction in modern disinfection. The innovative product is expected to be used in medical organizations, in the food industry, public catering, and in the field of public utilities. The planned research is multidisciplinary in the field of epidemiology, microbiology, public health, communal hygiene, ecology and environmental protection. The gloves will be developed on the basis of polymer materials with antimicrobial properties and will mainly be used as medical devices. This will improve the quality and safety of medical care and, in general, the epidemiological well-being of the population, reduce the toxic burden on the environment, which corresponds to the Strategy of Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation (2024) in terms of transition to new production technologies, materials and methods of their design; personalized medicine, high-tech healthcare and health-saving technologies; highly productive and environmentally friendly aquatic and agriculture, the development and implementation of systems for the rational use of chemical and biological protection; countering man-made, biogenic, socio-cultural threats, terrorism and ideological extremism, cyber threats and other sources of danger to society, the economy and the state.
Keywords: protective gloves, antimicrobial properties, biodegradable polymers, composite materials, environment, antibiotic resistance, public health.

Authors
Yulia A. Zakharova – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Scientific Supervisor, Institute of Disinfectology of FBIS F.F. Erisman Federal Scientific Centre of Hygiene Federal Service for Surveillance on Costumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing; Tel.: (495) 586-11-44; e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3416-0902
Sergey V. Andreev – PhD in chemistry, associate Director, Institute of Disinfectology of FBIS F.F. Erisman Federal Scientific Centre of Hygiene Federal Service for Surveillance on Costumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2405-9931
Vyacheslav A. Novikov – junior researcher, department of disinfection and sterilization, Institute of Disinfectology of FBIS F.F. Erisman Federal Scientific Centre of Hygiene Federal Service for Surveillance on Costumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing. ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8858-5872


pp. 28-34
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-28-34

Comparison of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of disinfectants to clinical strains of Trichophyton rubrum

E.V. Khaldeeva

FBUN Kazan Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of Rospotrebnadzor: 420015, Russian Federation, Kazan, Bol’shaya Krasnaya st., 67.

Onychomycosis of the feet, the leading causative agent of which in the Russian Federation is the species Trichophyton rubrum, is a significant clinical and epidemiological problem. Contact with fungus-contaminated objects is one of the potential ways to spread this disease. The use of disinfectants effective against the pathogen reduces the risk of spreading the disease. The effectiveness of disinfectants containing compounds of various classes as an active substance was evaluated using the suspension method using two disinfection modes for 60 clinical strains of T. rubrum. It has been shown that clinical strains of T. rubrum differ significantly in the level of sensitivity to disinfectants. The insufficient effectiveness of disinfection regimes of certain names of disinfectants in relation to clinical strains of T. rubrum, as well as the resistance of a number of clinical strains to the action of one or more disinfectants, has been confirmed. It is noted that the concentration has a more pronounced effect on the effectiveness of disinfectants, compared with the disinfection time. The use of clinical strains to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants improves the quality of disinfection and allows you to make objective decisions when choosing a disinfectant and disinfection mode, as well as their rotation.
Keywords: Trichophyton rubrum, disinfectants, disinfection mode, effectiveness, sensitivity, fungi, onychomycosis.

Author
Khaldeeva Elena Vladimirovna – Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Leading Researcher, Head of the Mycology Laboratory of Kazan Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology; Tel.: (843) 236-56-59, e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4627-2162


pp. 35-48
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-35-48

Microbiological monitoring in the facility obstetric care: results and significance

A.A. Serov1, N.I. Eremeeva1,2,3, Yu.V. Demina1,2, F.A. Mukabenov1, A.S. Gonchar1, V.A. Novikov1, A.V. Ilyakova1

1Disinfectology Institute of the Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing: 117246, Russian Federation, Moscow, Nauchniy proezd, 18a;
2FGBOU DPO "Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education" of the Ministry of Health of Russia: 125993, Moscow, st. Barrikadnaya, 2/1, building 1;
3NMRC of Tuberculosis and Infectious Diseases of Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation: 620039, Russian Federation, Yekaterinburg, 22 Partsyezda st., 50.

Introduction. One of the main preventive measures aimed at preventing the spread of pathogens of HAI in medical organizations, including obstetric, is the organization of disinfection measures, the effectiveness of which is determined in the course of microbiological monitoring and determining the sensitivity of hospital microflora to the disinfectants used. Purpose of the study: determination of sensitivity to disinfectants and antibiotics of isolates of microorganisms isolated from the objects of the nosocomial environment of a medical organization within the framework of microbiological monitoring. Materials and Methods. Quarterly sampling from the objects of nosocomial environment was carried out in the units of obstetrics and maternity hospitals according to MR 3.1.0346-24. Susceptibility of isolates to antibiotics was assessed in accordance with the IACMAС clinical recommendations "Determination of susceptibility of microorganisms to antimicrobial agents (2021)". Sensitivity to disinfectants was assessed in accordance with the methodology presented in MU 3.5.1.3439-17. Results. A total of 352 samples of flushes from the objects of the hospital environment of obstetric hospitals of the Central Federal District were taken, 36.65 % (n = 129; 129/352) were positive, in which 196 isolates of microorganisms were found in the cultures. 78,06 % (n = 153; 153/196) of isolates are represented by species: S. epidermidis, P. aeruginosa, K. pneumoniae, S. haemoliticus, E. coli, E. faecalis, S. aureus, K. aerogenes, which have different spectrum of resistance to antibacterial drugs. Evaluation of the sensitivity of isolated isolates of microorganisms to DCs showed that 67.86 % (n = 133; 133/196) of isolates were resistant to disinfectant № 1, 19.9 % (n = 39; 39/196) of isolates were resistant to disinfectant № 2, and 12.76 % (n = 25; 25/196) of isolates were resistant to disinfectant № 3. At the same time, it was determined that the concentration of active substances in working solutions of disinfectant № 1 is low and cannot provide bactericidal efficiency even in relation to test strains. 7 isolates with simultaneous resistance to disinfectants and antibacterial drugs were identified. Conclusion. The results of this study emphasize the importance of microbiological monitoring in health care organizations, especially in obstetrics facilities, where patients are most vulnerable and susceptible to contracting healthcare-associated infections. Microbiological monitoring made it possible to timely identify ineffective disinfectants and exclude their use in obstetric medical organizations. Detection of isolates simultaneously resistant to disinfectants and antibiotics is the basis for searching for approaches and / or adjusting methods for assessing the effectiveness of disinfectants and technologies of their use.
Keywords: medical organizations; healthcare-associated infections; disinfectants; resistance to antibiotic; resistance to disinfectants.

Authors
Alexey A. Serov – Researcher, Department of Disinfection and Sterilization, Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman. e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.. ORCID ID: 0000–0002–3094–9992
Natalya I. Eremeeva – Candidate of Biological Sciences, Head of the Department of Disinfection and Sterilization (with Microbiology Laboratory) of Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman; Assistant Professor of the Department of Epidemiology and Disinfectology of Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Further Professional Education "Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education" of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russia; Leading Researcher of the NMRC of Tuberculosis and Infectious Diseases of Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. ORCID: ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3637-2570
Yulia V. Demina – Grand PhD in Medical Sciences, Director of Disinfectology Institute of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Rospotrebnadzor; Professor of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Service Organization of Russian Medical Academy of continuous professional education of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0538-1992
Fedor А. Mukabenov – Researcher, Department of Disinfection and Sterilization, Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5631-0775
Anzhelica S. Gonchar – Junior Researcher, Department of Disinfection and Sterilization, Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman. ORCID ID: 0000–0002–5815–5916
Vyacheslav A. Novikov – Junior Researcher, Department of Disinfection and Sterilization (q\with Microbiology Laboratory) of the Institute of Disinfection, F.F. Erisman. ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8858-5872
Anastasia V. Ilyakova – Researcher, Department of Disinfection and Sterilization, Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1867-3495


DISINSECTION

pp. 49-57
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-49-57

Behavioral resistance of the german cockroach Blattella Germanica (Blattodea: Ectobiidae) (review)

O.Yu. Eremina, V.V. Olifer

Disinfectology Institute of the Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing: 117246, Russian Federation, Moscow, Nauchniy proezd, 18a.

Behavioral resistance is divided into stimulus-independent and stimulus-dependent. Stimulus-independent behavioral resistance arises from behavior that results in natural avoidance of environments or situations in which the insect might be exposed to an insecticide, likely driven by the evolution of innate behaviors/pathways. Stimulus-dependent behavioral tolerance involves an increased ability of an insect to detect and limit exposure to a toxic substance before receiving a lethal dose due to the repellent or irritant properties of the toxic substance, its composition or presentation, leading to an aversive response. The most well-documented behavioral resistance phenotype is where the insect can detect and limit exposure to toxic food material. This limited contact reduces or eliminates the consumption of the toxicant, dramatically increasing the survival rate of the organism. Behavioral resistance to insecticides or toxic food bait components has been documented in many insect species. Food gel bait formulations represent a compromise between their attractiveness to insects and the desired physicochemical properties of the gels. Technological additives can greatly reduce bait consumption by insects. The explanation for oligosaccharide aversion is that genetic changes in the peripheral sensilla cause glucose aversion, and digestion of oligosaccharides in saliva releases glucose, which stimulates the cockroaches’ bitter receptors.
Keywords: Blattella germanica, German cockroach, resistance, behavioral resistance, aversion.

Authors
Eremina Olga Yurevna – Doctor of Science in Biology; Leading Researcher of the Division of disinsection (with laboratory of entomology) of the Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman; Tel.: (495) 586-11-44 (ext. 1440), e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8268-2230
Olifer Veronika Valentinovna – Candidate of Science in Biology; Leading Researcher of the Division of disinsection (with laboratory of entomology) of the Institute of Disinfectology of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4736-7905


EPIDEMIOLOGY

pp. 57-62
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-57-62

The influence of climatic conditions on the outbreak of West Nile fever on the territory of the Russian Federation

M.V. Monastirskiy1, Yu.V. Demina2,3

1Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow" in the Western Administrative District of Moscow: 121309, Russian Federation, Moscow, Bolshaya Filevskaya st, 33;
2Disinfectology Institute of the Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing: 117246, Russian Federation, Moscow, Nauchniy proezd, 18a;
3FGBOU DPO "Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education" of the Ministry of Health of Russia: 125993, Moscow, st. Barrikadnaya, 2/1, building 1.

According to Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring forecast, climatic conditions in Russia will stick to global warming trend which will contribute to further spread of WNV onto the northern areas. The ongoing changes of climatic conditions towards warming predetermine high probability of further WNV circulation in the environment and emergence of infection cases. Comparison of atmospheric air temperatures and abundance of precipitation with the incidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Russia showed a direct correlation between them: the more precipitation and the higher spring-summer air temperatures, the higher the risk of WNV infection among the population. According to the data obtained from the Reference Centre for monitoring over WNV pathogen, WNV markers were detected in the territory of 61 constituent entities of the Russian Federation throughout the period of observation in 1999–2023 which testified to the existence of potential risk of human exposure during epidemic season in most of the parts of country. The climatic factor determines the probability of an outbreak developing in a certain area during a specific period of time. Disinsection treatments in the foci of WNF should be carried out every 2–3 weeks with adjustments for reliable and operational weather forecasts of Roshydromet in the subjects of the Russian Federation.
Keywords: West Nile fever, West Nile virus, epidemic situation, non-specific prevention.

Authors
Monastyrskiy Mikhail Valentinovich – Chief Physician of Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow" in the Western Administrative District of Moscow; Tel.: (499) 144-00-42; e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.
Demina Yulia Viktorovna – Grand PhD in Medical Sciences, Director of Disinfectology Institute of the Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene named after F.F. Erisman of Rospotrebnadzor; Professor of the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Service Organization of Russian Medical Academy of continuous professional education of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0538-1992


PRACTICE OF DISINFECTION Affairs

pp. 62-66
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-62-66

The role of enthomologist in the pestkontrol system in food industry enterprises

T.E. Grechanichenko, M.V. Monastirskiy, A.M. Levshunov

Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow" in the Western Administrative District of Moscow: 121309, Russian Federation, Moscow, Bolshaya Filevskaya st., 33.

The main aspects of the activity of the entomologist in the framework of the pest control program in food enterprises are the detection and identification of species of arthropods; work with claims and complaints from consumers and contractors. The work of entomologists, as consultants and analysts during pest control, requires solving non-standard tasks, arising from the importation of accidental arthropod species.
Keywords: pest control, pest management, HACCP, food enterprises, disinsection, problem biological species, food stocks pests, quarantine species, wood pests.

Authors
Grechanichenko Tatyana Eduardovna – Candidate of Biological Sciences, entomologist of the Epidemiological Department of Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow" in the Western Administrative District of Moscow; Tel.: (495) 443-25-35, e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript.
Monastyrskiy Mikhail Valentinovich – Chief Physician of Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow" in the Western Administrative District of Moscow
Levshunov Aleksandr Mikhaylovich – Head of Epidemiological Department of Branch of the Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Moscow" in the Western Administrative District of Moscow


HISTORY OF DISINFECTOLOGY

pp. 66-71
DOI: 10.35411/2076-457X-2024-4-66-71

On the 160th anniversary of the birth of Viktor Alexandrovich Levashev, Professor of the Military Medical Academy, founder of disinfection and sanitation

N.A. Vatolina1, V.G. Erofeev2

1FBUN "St. Petersburg Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after Pasteur" Rospotrebnadzor: 197101, Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Mira st., 14;
2FGBVOU VO "Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov" of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: 194044, Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Akademika Lebedeva st., 6.

The report was made at the Scientific and Practical Conference "Practical and methodological aspects of disinfection activities" held October 16–17, 2024 in Moscow. In 2024, the 160th anniversary of the birth of Viktor Alexandrovich Levashev, the largest specialist in the field of disinfection at that time, who developed and implemented a system for organizing disinfection services in Russian cities, who created a domestic school for training disinfection specialists. There are no publications devoted to his life in the modern scientific literature. This article is based on the results of work with archival funds and literary sources. Levashev headed the Department of General and Military Hygiene of the Imperial Medical and Surgical Academy, now the Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov. He actively combined scientific and pedagogical, practical and social medical activities. Along with the traditional directions for the department, a significant place in its activities was devoted to the study and justification of the use of various means and methods of disinfection, which was facilitated, on the one hand, by the successes of microbiology and bacteriology, and on the other hand, by the constant and incessant outbreaks of epidemics in Russia. After the death of S.E. Krupina was in charge of the city disinfection chamber at the city Barrack Infectious Diseases Hospital in memory of S.P. Botkin. Seconded doctors, students of the Imperial Medical and Surgical Academy, Red Cross courses and other specialists practiced at this institution. Levashev was an active public figure, was a member of many commissions, and worthily represented Russian science abroad – at the II International Congress on Hygiene and Home Improvement in Geneva (1906), the XIV International Congress on Hygiene and Demography in Berlin (1907) and the International Hygienic Exhibition in Dresden (1911). The medical community of that time highly appreciated the work of V.A. Levashev.
Keywords: history of preventive medicine; disinfection business; history of hygiene; Military Medical Academy; the first Department of Hygiene in Russia; the first urban disinfection station; Dobroslavin A.P.; Krupin S.E.; Levashev V.A.

Authors
Vatolina Natalya Anatolyevna – Degree Applicant of FBUN "St. Petersburg Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology named after Pasteur"; e-mail: Адрес электронной почты защищен от спам-ботов. Для просмотра адреса в вашем браузере должен быть включен Javascript..
Erofeev Vitaliy Grigorevich – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor; Associate Professor of the Department of General and Military Hygiene with a Course of Naval and Radiation Hygiene of Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov


Materials of conference

Materials of scientific and practical conference and General meeting (33th congress) of members of NOD (October 16–17, 2024, Moscow)

pp. 72-75

Report

pp. 76-80

The catalogue of participant of exhibition