A cell repair agent capable of repairing cells damaged by the oxidizing power of acidic electrolyzed water or the like, and, a disinfection system capable of safely and efficiently accelerating the sterilization and cure of infected skin or intraoral wounds. The cell repair agent includes at least one type of a polyphenol represented by the following general formula (1), a polymer thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. R2 and R3 are preferably hydrogen atoms, and R1 is preferably a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group.