Peracetic acid‐based disinfectant is the most appropriate solution for a biological decontamination procedure of responders and healthcare workers in the field environment

Abstract

An effective decontamination procedure of personnel wearing personal protective equipment is required by CBRN responders and healthcare workers when dealing with biological warfare agents or natural outbreaks caused by highly contagious pathogens. This study aimed to identify critical factors affecting the efficacy of peracetic acid (PAA)‐based disinfectants and products containing either hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite under the same conditions.