HAND DISINFECTANTS AND THEIR ACTIVITY AGAINST CLINICAL ISOLATES OF BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS.

The article offers information on pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes morbidity and mortality in children under 5. Although pertussis vaccination has reduced its incidence, cases have been increasing in recent years. The article examines the survival time of the Bordetella pertussis bacterium on surfaces and the efficacy of various disinfectants against it, as proper disinfection is crucial in preventing the spread of the disease in healthcare settings.