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Mosquitoes are a group of blood-sucking insects that plays a major role in disease transmission in both humans and animals. They can pose a heavy nuisance, or serve as vectors of numerous viruses and parasites on most continents, including Europe. The strategy for successful control of the mosquito populations relies on the use of insecticides of f...
A series of tests was carried out to determine the effectiveness of different power UV bactericidal lamps using four reference strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus hirae and Candida albicans. The effectiveness of the units was tested for different time of exposure (5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min and 90 min)...
The risk of exposure to bloodborne viruses like VHB, VHC and HIV is a well known occupational risk for medical personnel (MP). In Bulgaria, protection of MP from HBV infection through immunization with a safe and highly effective recombinant vaccine is arranged according to the Ministry of Health’s regulations. Also, the recommendations of the Dire...
According to the Medical standard for prevention and control of nosocomial infections, the CSSD staff is required to have a different level of specific training, depending on the position. Specialists from the laboratory "Disinfection and sterilization" at the NCIPD conducted a survey to establish the readiness of the hospitals to meet the requirem...
According to the national legislation, UV germicidal lamps are an obligatory element of the equipment in operating theatres. The aim of the present study is to analyze the use of bactericidal lamps for this purpose in several hospitals in Bulgaria. To achieve the aim, the UVC intensity was measured, the number of lamps, installation place and the i...
Questionnaire survey on the main aspects of prevention and infection control was performed in 52 multi-profile hospitals for active treatment in the country in July-September 2018. In addition to the questions asked in our previous surveys more data were collected about the central sterile supply departments (CSSD) in 41 hospitals and medical perso...
Background: The implementation of ultraviolet light (UV) irradiation has been suggested as a supplement technology to the standard protocols for terminal cleaning and disinfection of room surfaces. Our previously published questionnaire study indicated the widespread use of germicidal lamps in healthcare facilities in Bulgaria, as well as the need...
Background: Anolyte is a product with a characteristic odor and taste, pH <7.0 and positive Oxidation-reduction potential, (ORP> 500 mV). Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of anolytes against various pathogenic microorganisms and their application in the practice. It is noteworthy the lack of an uniform methodology for assessing...
The anolyte, obtained during the electrochemical activation of low mineralized water solutions possesses a strong biocidal action due to its physico-chemical characteristics. In this study the changes in the parameters pH, ORP and the presence of active chlorous during the time and at different storage conditions of the anolyte were examined. The e...
Meat products contaminated with Bacillus anthracis were distributed in some parts of the trade network during July 2015. Despite the applied desinfection, results in some of the affected sites were not satisfactory. This material presents strategies, methods and tools which must be implemented for decontamination with regards to B. antracis.
In the beginning of 2014 a multicentre questionnaire survey was performed aimed to gather and analyze the data on the use of UV germicidal lamps as a means for air and surfaces disinfection in medical practice. Responses were received from 182 hospitals across the country. According to the data, the number of bactericidal lamps in use exceeded 10 i...
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is one of the most important patient safety problems in the world. Taking into consideration the clinical and economic impact of HAI the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that the hand hygiene of healthcare workers be improved. There are many methods to prevent...
