Effectivity of antiseptics against some pathogens.

INTRODUCTION: The efficacy of antiseptics against bacteria and fungi is different. The choice of optimal antiseptic solution is very important in prophylaxis of hospital infections. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this study the efficacy of different antiseptics against some pathogens (Klebsiella pneumoniae ESBL (+), Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus MRSA, Candida dublinensis) was analyzed. The disc diffusion, similar to the method used in antibiotic sensitivity testing was applied. We assumed that the size of inhibition zone of bacterial growth corresponds with the efficacy of antiseptic. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The 2% alcoholic solution of chlorhexidine was the most effective antiseptic in our study.