Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital named after S.P. Botkin: 140 years of service to people

Abstract

In 2022, the Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital named after S.P. Botkina (Botkin Hospital) celebrated its 140th anniversary. The name of this famous medical institution is associated with the history of domestic infectology, the history of the fight against infectious diseases, including the development of disinfection in Russia. The review presents historical data on the activities of the Botkin Hospital in different eras of our country. Particular attention is paid to scientific developments introduced into the practice of the institution.

Keywords

• botkin hospital
• history
• chief physicians