Biosafety Cabinets Used in the Work with Biological Agents of I-II Pathogenicity Groups

At present, in compliance with sanitary and epidemiologic regulations in force, equipping of microbiological laboratory with modern engineering and technical systems and equipment is considered to be the important condition ensuring adherence with the biological safety requirements. The abovemention...

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Main Authors: E. A. Tiurin, S. A. Ivanov, L. I. Marinin, I. A. Dyatlov, M. N. Lyapin
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Federal Government Health Institution, Russian Research Anti-Plague Institute “Microbe” 2010-08-01
Series:Проблемы особо опасных инфекций
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Online Access:https://journal.microbe.ru/jour/article/view/558
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Summary:At present, in compliance with sanitary and epidemiologic regulations in force, equipping of microbiological laboratory with modern engineering and technical systems and equipment is considered to be the important condition ensuring adherence with the biological safety requirements. The abovementioned systems and equipment, together with the rules and techniques of the safe work with pathogenic microorganisms, should provide the set of biological safety measures for the laboratory personnel. Biological safety cabinets of the second and the third classes serve as additional protection means. Considered are peculiarities of the design and benefits of different biosafety cabinets used in BSL 2-3 laboratories, and some of their shortcomings are determined.
ISSN:0370-1069
2658-719X