Terminology as the basis of modern disinfectology and its importance in resolving epidemiological problems


DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/epidem.2025.15.4.110-114

Zakharova Yu.A., Kanishchev V.V., Akimkin V.G.

1) F.F. Erisman Federal Scientific Center of Hygiene, Institute of Disinfectology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; 2) Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Standardization, Moscow, Russia; 3) Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia
This discussion article is devoted to the current terminology issues in modern disinfectology, their causes, solutions, and the challenges facing scientists and practitioners in this area of ​​scientific knowledge. Examples of various ambiguous interpretations of certain basic terms and definitions in scientific literature and national standards are provided. The need to understand disinfectology as an integrative science and its role in addressing epidemiological issues is emphasized. A working definition of the term «disinfectology» is proposed. A variant of the basic structure of terms and definitions is illustrated, which would lead to uniformity in their interpretation and understanding. The conclusion emphasizes the need to adopt terminology that is adequately understood by both theoretical scientists and practitioners. This will facilitate a more precise structural organization of science and increase the effectiveness of practical measures aimed at maintaining the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population of the Russian Federation in a safe and comfortable living environment.
Keywords: terms, deratization, disinsection, disinfection, disinfectology, definitions, epidemiology
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About the Autors

Professor Yulia A. Zakharova, МD, Head, Scientific Supervisor, Institute of Disinfection, F.F. Erisman Federal Scientific Center for Hygiene, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; zakharova.ya@fncg.ru: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3416-0902
Professor Vladimir V. Kanishchev, MD, Deputy Chairman, Technical Committee 383 «Sterilization of Health Care Products», Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Standardization, Moscow, Russia; vlakay@yandex.ru
Professor Vasily G. Аkimkin, Academician of the Russian Academy, МD, Director, Central Research Institute of Epidemiology, Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being, Moscow, Russia; vgakimkin@yandex.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-00033-4228-9044


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