Resistance of Enterococcus bacteria to disinfectants (literature review)
https://doi.org/10.34215/1609-1175-2025-1-22-26
Abstract
Enterococcus bacteria are opportunistic pathogens associated with a normal intestinal microflora in humans and animals and widely spread in the environment. This review aims to analyze the literature data on resistance of the genus Enterococcus to anti-infective agents and disinfectants. The dramatic increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria drives the need for searching for new effective disinfectants and antibacterial substances to inhibit the proliferation and spread of pathogens in the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to study the resistance of Enterococcus bacteria not only to antibiotics but also to disinfectants.
About the Authors
A. V. Martynova
Pacific State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia;
Far Eastern Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alina V. Martynova, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor of the Epidemiology Department, 2 Ostryakova Ave., Vladivostok, 690002;
Professor of the Department of Biodiversity and Marine Bioresources, 10, build. No 25, Ajax settlement, Russkiy Island, Vladivostok, 690950
C. S. Uskova
Far Eastern Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
10, build. No 25, Ajax settlement, Russkiy Island, Vladivostok, 690950
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