Advancements in Combating Pathogens in Infectious Biomedical Waste: Strategies for Pathogen Control and Health Protection

Om Mahadeo Bagade Vishwakarma University School of Pharmacy, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5398-2752 Priyanka Eknath Doke School of Pharmaceuticals Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies, Chennai, India Advancements in Combating Pathogens in Infectious Biomedical Waste Strategies for Pathogen Control and Health Protection

The critical need for effective management of infectious biomedical waste, which contains a variety of harmful microorganisms. It highlights the risks of improper waste handling, such as the spread of infectious diseases and environmental pollution, emphasizing the importance of robust mitigation strategies. Various approaches to mitigate these risks are evaluated, including disinfection, sterilization, thermal, chemical, and biological treatments. Each method has its strengths and limitations; disinfection reduces microbial load but may not eliminate all pathogens, while sterilization provides more thorough inactivation but requires careful handling. Thermal treatments like incineration ensure complete destruction of microorganisms, whereas chemical and biological treatments offer alternative, sometimes more sustainable, options. The abstract underscores the necessity of a multi-faceted approach to waste management, tailored to specific waste characteristics, and calls for ongoing research to enhance these strategies for better public health and environmental protection.
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