Disinfection involves a whole range of measures for achieving the destruction of microorganisms by means of physical, chemical or combined procedures. lts aim is to interrupt the route of spread from a source to a susceptible individual. Disinfection is conducted as a part of the epidemic regimen in every health service establishment, including a military one. Methods and disinfectants of various chemical compositions, concentrations and exposures are assigned for that purpose. We need to differentiate between disinfection in military medical establishments and disinfection measures carried out in the field. While the same criteria for selection and the use of disinfectants apply in military medical establishments as in civilian practice, the situation is different in field conditions....

Keywords: Disinfection; Czech Army