Streptococcus symptoms in the mouth than to treat. How to treat streptococcal infection

Medical history. An ordinary child sometimes has a cold. And the temperature is high, and the throat hurts. What is the treatment? Of course, antibiotics, but what else? Forever sore throat  mother of the child is fed up, because a series of surveys began.

The analysis shows: streptococcal infection. Total:  therapy is enhanced at times! Several times a year, the child is prescribed a course of injection of bicillin.

Result:  immunity is reduced, appetite is also unstable, and then, according to the list. Did you manage to deal with sore throats? Not.

Another case history. The child got up in the morning with a temperature of forty. Saturday, the pediatrician on duty was called to the house. He examined and confidently diagnosed sore throat. He prescribed antibiotics. Plus added a whole list of various drugs. The grandmother of the child, the doctor, decided to conduct a more thorough examination herself. I found two sores in my mouth and gasped: it's the same aphthous stomatitis! Antibiotics for this type of disease is generally impossible!

In both cases, antibiotics were prescribed. Eternal "magic wand".

Practically all over the world, at the very first consultation, doctors prescribe antibiotics. This applies to both adult patients and parents of children who have complained of the exacerbation of any chronic disease  or high fever, and in cases where the diagnosis is not established at all.

A practicing clinician and author of a huge number of books in his work “Caution, antibiotics!”, I.S. Markov, writes that going to doctors for help results in the development of chronic bacterial diseasesthat people suffer from all their life.

Once antibiotics were designed to save the entire human race from fatal diseases. And saved.

And now, due to the side effects of treatment, chronic diseases form:

• bronchitis;
• asthma;
• otitis
• sinusitis;
• cystitis and pyelonephritis, etc. etc.

Exclude from medical practice these drugs in general?

Naturally not. Prescribing antibiotics is justified in cases where a deadly (!) Disease has been diagnosed, for example:

• meningitis (inflammation of the meninges);
• pericarditis (inflammation of the heart bag);
• severe pneumonia;
• acute peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal cavity), etc.

In previous publications we have written about and when it is dangerous. Interestingly, I.S. Markov claims that in the last 7-8 years he has not found a single reliable case of the chronic form of the disease. At the same time, the doctor emphasizes: in eight of the examined, positive results were obtained during serological tests.

The following statistics are given:

Of the 200 people infected with toxoplasmosis, 199 recovered completely without any therapy. At the same time, they had formed a stable immunity for life.

In one case, the infected person had symptoms in the form of fever, lymphadenitis and moderate fever and general intoxication.

The drug Rovamitsin, as the doctor writes, is shown in the case of a fresh infection only for pregnant women (and this is not in every case), about which we also wrote.

Attention!  Antibiotics do not cure chronic pathologies. internal organs, including cystitis, pyelonephritis, cervicitis, colpitis, prostatitis, bronchitis, antritis, tonsillitis, etc.

What to do with microbes?

People must learn to coexist with them. Defeating microorganisms is impossible, and not necessary. Whatever super medicines mankind has invented, war is doomed to failure.

reference. The genome programs of a huge number of viruses and bacteria (more than 2,000) are found in the human genome (DNA). This is a kind of imprint of those “enemies” that our ancestors have encountered over thousands of years. The vast majority of these programs are genetically determined, that is, now they are indispensable components of our life.

Clinician doctor Markov provides such interesting example:

It is proved that as a result of the activity of retroviruses (they can cause the development of HIV infection and, then, AIDS and not only), the body of a pregnant woman acquires the ability of tolerance to the fetus (in those cases when there is a genetic foreignness by 50%). Interestingly, if there is a question about organ transplantation and there is such a high percentage of foreignness, then an organ rejection occurs.

Thus, therapy aimed at the total destruction of microorganisms is a dead end.

“Killed” microbes are more dangerous than living

A "dead" infectious agent is a dangerous subject that causes a sharp decline in the overall protective functions of the body, which leads to the development of a wide variety of diseases.

Cardinal actions aimed at streptococcus, staphylococcus, intestinal bacteria, herpes virus, Helicobacter pylori infection, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, etc. cannot lead to anything good.

According to infectious disease doctors and immunologists dealing with antibiotics:

At least 80% of cases of use of these drugs are not justified. This can be said with respect to the clinical, etiological and pathogenetic aspect. Medical errors lead to sad consequences.

Streptococcal infections

Streptococcus  called the most acute public health problem in the world.

Reference.  Streptococcus (genus Streptococcusfamily Streptococcaceae)most commonly cause anthroponotic diseases (damage to the upper respiratory tract, skin, with complications such as rheumatism, glomerulonephritis) and toxic-septic diseases (fasciitis, myositis, toxic shock, abscesses, etc., etc.) , G, B and other types, such as pneumococci.

It is currently established that streptococci are practically not sensitive  to sulfa drugs and tetracycline antibiotics. Therapy with these drugs leads to the carriage of infection in 60% of patients.

Does it make sense to use antibiotics, if, for example, in a collective about 20% of carriers and streptococcus will circulate almost constantly?

In this case, it is officially accepted to follow the following established rules:

more than 10 3 colony forming units (CFU) on a tampon - represent a danger.

The carrier level is different, for example, group B, C and G are less common in the pharynx than group A, and group B is characteristic of the vagina and rectum (up to 30% of women).

And now the real clinical cases.

1. Frequent sore throats in a child. Streptococcus, Klebsiella and, as the doctor says, “a whole bunch of bad things” are found.
   1. A district pediatrician prescribes a bicillin course. Mother objects: Bicillin previously gave severe allergies, and the child because of this was in the hospital. The doctor proposes to make tests, and then take a course with allergy medications. Mother does not agree, refers to another specialist.
   2. Receives the following assignments: 1. regular sanitation of the throat (not by antibiotics, but, at the beginning of treatment with bacteriophages, then with the most simple and affordable means - Chlorophylliptum, Lugol solution, various medicinal herbs). 2. Physiotherapy. 3. Homeopathic remedies for raising immunity (Echinacea compositum in ampoules for intramuscular administration, Lymphomyosot — inside of a drop). After treatment, the result of laboratory tests was obtained - the number of streptococci decreased by half. The treatment was continued for a year, the angina stopped.
2. Adenoids in a child, often catches cold, snores strongly in sleep, even when healthy, restless at night, naughty in the daytime. A course of antibiotics and a list of various expensive drugs for which the family has no money. Analyzes were not conducted for the same reason. The mother read the instructions for certain prescribed drugs and found that it is prohibited for children under 12 years old. Baby is three years old, medicine can not be taken! When referring to another specialist, only two drugs were recommended - Euphorbium-nasal spray, Limfomyosot-drops inside. Two weeks later, nasal breathing was restored.

About incurable germs

The American Society for Infectious Diseases (AOIB) provided information (2006):

Identified infections that are no longer amenable to treatment - Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, varieties of Klebsiella, acinetobacter, Enterococcus, Pus syphilis, Aspergillus fungi.

WHO information (2010):

The deaths of several patients from Japan and Western Europe, infected with E. coli during plastic operations in clinics in India and Pakistan, caused a real panic. Doctors prescribed a course of antibiotics after surgery, and quite a long one. However, this method can not be called innovative, antibiotics for the purpose of prevention are appointed after surgery everywhere and everywhere.

Microbiological scientists have now established the fact of the transfer of the "Asian" gene from Escherichia coli to other pathogenic bacteria, which consequently turn into real "killers" against which there are no weapons.

"Smart" bacteria. Scientific research

Long-term studies by scientists of the University of Tel Aviv of the genomes of a wide variety of bacteria have shown that they (not scientists) demonstrate the highest level of collective intelligence. It is proved that bacteria can actively communicate with each other, process all information coming from outside and make decisions together. Moreover, bacterial colonies have the ability to synthesize a certain substance, which is used for defense and offensive.

Attention!  IQ bacteria 160 points. For comparison, people have such indicators geniuses.

These studies were subsequently confirmed by Luc Montagnier (2008, Nobel Prize, proof of the viral nature of AIDS), which, following Israeli scientists, observed the “communication” of members of the bacterial population among themselves. The scientist talks about the possibility of transferring information from bacteria to bacteria due to the emission of low-frequency electromagnetic waves.

A group of American physicists (led by Allan Wiedom, Northwestern University, Boston) managed to explain how energy levels change by moving free electrons from one atom to another; Electromagnetic quanta are emitted by bacteria (the “conversation” goes on at frequencies of 0.5, 1 and 1.5 KHz.). Luc Montagnier, about whom we spoke above, discovered the same fact when studying intestinal bacteria.

Now it is clear what, or, more precisely, with whom, we are dealing with?

Dilemma. How to treat humanity?

Any chronic purulent-inflammatory infection, regardless of the location - it is a dysbacteriosis of the mucous membranes in a chronic form.

The mucous membranes have lost their natural immunity to infection, and although bacteria constantly settle on the mucous membrane and skin from the moment a person enters the world, there is a line beyond which pathology begins.

When does the disease form?

When local immunity is not able to cope with the problem. Most often this happens after antibiotic treatment.

Intestinal bacteria are saprophytes (bacteria friendly to our body). Without them, many physiological functions, normal digestion, immunogenesis, synthesis of vitamins, protection from infections are impossible. With a decrease in the population of intestinal bacteria, urgent measures are needed to restore it (for example, the daily use of natural yoghurts, kefir, cooked at home by yourself with the help of starters).

With the localization of these bacteria outside the intestines, a health hazard appears. These are not saprophytes, but pathogenic microflora.

Intestinal bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, pyogenic streptococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause, as is commonly believed:

• chronic rhinitis and sinusitis;
• stomatitis and periodontitis;
• tonsillitis;
• bronchitis;
• cystitis;
• thrush;
• prostatitis, etc.

The cause of all these pathologies is dysbacteriosis of the mucous membranes, which is the pathogenesis of the diseases.

Question for a simple person unfamiliar with medicine:

Is it possible to cure, for example, a chronic infection - streptococcus, if the main side effect  With this therapy is the same dysbacteriosis?

The choice is yours: life-long profits for the pharmaceutical giants or start thinking.

Therapy concept bacterial infections  in chronic form must change!

TOLERANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE WHOLE RANGE OF MICROORGANISMS - THE FIRST STEP.

One must learn to act against bacteria with the help of one’s own internal reserves. It is possible!

• increased general immunity;
• restoration of local immunity (mucous membranes).

The actions of the attending physician should be directed not at “killing” bad bacteria, but at ensuring that natural processes of spontaneous cleansing of the mucous membranes, from too many bacteria, can take place in the body.

After a course of antibiotics, local immunity is sharply reduced.

Attention!  Do you remember what we wrote above? People constantly, every day, throughout their lives are under shelling of staphylococci, streptococci, intestinal bacteria, etc. etc. Due to this cohabitation, we acquire and resistant specific immunity, and, at the same time, we increase the protective forces of the mucous membranes.

With unreasonable and inappropriate prescription of drugs, drug resistance to infection is formed.

Never use antibiotics to treat:

• chronic bacterial infections, regardless of the localization of the inflammation process (nasopharynx, oral cavity, bronchi, skin, intestines, urogenital organs, kidneys, etc.);
• diseases of unknown nature, if the condition is not critical;
• prolonged high temperature of any origin;
• demodicosis;
• reactive nonspecific arthritis;
• carrier of any type of bacteria of any localization.

You can not take antibiotics for the prevention of SARS, neutropenia of any origin, healthy people while in the zone of acute intestinal diseases.

Antibiotics should not be included in the complex of postoperative rehabilitation measures.

Conclusion Feel free to ask questions to the doctor. If the doctor does not intend to answer, look for another specialist. A self-respecting doctor is constantly engaged in self-education and reads special literature. Medicine is not a field in which you can successfully practice for decades, using the knowledge gained in the medical institute.

Remember all the indications and contraindications for each drug even the most competent doctor is not able to, medicines - thousands. Medic - a person who can make a mistake. Therefore, before purchasing a drug, always read the instructions yourself.

Check all information regarding diseases and their treatment, referring to reliable sources. Remember - health is largely in your hands.

Streptococcal infection is a disease that destroys red blood cells. The cause of its development can be bacteria themselves, beta-hemolytic streptococci, and viruses, as a complication to which bacterial infection appears. The most dangerous infection for children aged 5 to 15 years, although there is a likelihood of infection and an adult. And the main peak of the incidence occurs in winter and springtime.

Types of infections

Talking about streptococcal infectionIt is worth knowing that this term refers to a whole group of diseases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus. These include scarlet fever, rzhu, abscesses, boils and cellulitis, as well as wound infection, endocarditis and osteomyelitis. In addition, streptococcal infection can trigger the development of rheumatism and inflammation of the renal tissue.

Symptoms and diagnosis

Infection with streptococcal infection can be airborne and domestic way during contact with patients. For example, the main cause of its incidence in early age  is close contact with other children in preschool and school institutions.

You can learn about the infection by the appearance:

• pain in throat when swallowing;
• nasal mucous discharge;
• elevated temperature.

In addition, the onset of infection is accompanied by an increase in the lymph nodes in the neck and the appearance of a purulent film on the tonsils. After some time, pain in the head and stomach, weakness and emetic urges may be added to these symptoms - and then immediate medical attention is required.

The diagnosis of streptococcal infection is based on the presence of the main symptoms. Sometimes, in order to clarify the nature of the disease and the degree of reaction of the organism to it, an electrocardiography and taking urine and blood tests are required. The type of pathogen is determined with the help of bacteriological studies - crops of biomaterial taken from foci of infection.

Drug treatment

In order to treat streptococcal infections, antibiotic drugs of the penicillin series such as ampicillin, benzylpenicillin or bicillin are used. Streptococci are practically unable to obtain resistance against this kind of antibiotics. Whereas, sulfonamides (for example, co-trimoxazole or sulfadimethoxine) and tetracyclines (doxycycline) are not recommended because of their low efficiency and the possibility of asymptomatic carriage (the carrier is practically not sick, but can infect others).

At the end of the treatment of the infection with antibiotics, the doctor may prescribe drugs for the normalization of the intestinal microflora - Linex and bactisubtil. While coldrex or teraflu combined with paracetamol is used only briefly. Their use first creates the appearance of recovery and may serve as a reason for refusing further treatment. Although in fact the disease has not receded and there is a high risk of complications.

Toxins are eliminated from the body, taking up to 3 liters of liquid (tea, juice, juice or just water) during the day. Vitamin C is used for the same purpose, and it additionally strengthens the walls of blood vessels. But, choosing between lozenges for sucking and rinsing, it is better to choose the last treatment option, since in this case the pathogens are brought out. In the first case, the bacteria are swallowed and re-enter the body.

Folk ways

For a disease such as streptococcal infection, treatment can also be carried out using methods traditional medicine. Although without drug treatment  they are ineffective and should not be used as an independent method of recovery. By at least, doctors do not recommend to completely abandon antibiotics because of the risk of dangerous complications.

Traditional medicine mainly offers to get rid of this type of infection a variety of medicinal infusions. They are composed of berries with lots of vitamins, such as raspberries, cranberries and rosehips. Using them, the patient strengthens its immunity and quickly removes toxins from the body. Around this is used for the treatment and decoctions of bearberry and lingonberry leaves, which have a diuretic effect.

Not bad folk remedy  are decoctions of oak or willow bark, chamomile or succession. They have astringent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and are suitable for both internal and external (lotions or rinses) use.

Before the recovery, it is allowed to use thermal procedures - for example, baths with brooms and medicinal broths. Although it should not be soared for too long. Overheating is just as dangerous for a patient with streptococcal infection as hypothermia. And may also exacerbate the disease mechanical impact on the skin. So before going to the bath, it is worth examining the body for the presence of external foci of infection.

Infection prevention

To prevent staphylococcal infection, you must:

• compliance with the requirements of personal and public hygiene;
• full and healthy food
• hardening and morning exercises.

Children, if possible, should go in for sports at a more serious level, which will help not only against the infection, but also for the general strengthening of the body. And for adults, it is recommended to give up bad habits, especially smoking, which reduces natural protective barriers and adversely affects the development of the disease.

If patients with streptococcal infection are present in your environment, they should be isolated for the duration of treatment from others. Also, in order to counteract the spread of the disease, it is not recommended to hold it on the legs, for example, at work or at school.

Streptococcus is a spherical opportunistic bacterium that can exist in the absence of oxygen. The active reproduction of the pathogenic microorganism can cause the development of a variety of heterogeneous diseases, some of which cause terrible complications. What should be the treatment for strep throat?

As practice shows, uncomplicated streptococcal infections last no more than 5-7 days. At the same time, medications and physiotherapeutic procedures practically do not affect the duration of the course of diseases. The key goal of therapy is to prevent local and systemic complications, such as sinusitis, sinusitis, pyelonephritis, rheumatism, etc. The treatment regimen includes antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs that prevent the growth of gram-positive bacteria and damage to vital organs.

  When to be treated?

Treatment of streptococcal infection in the throat is desirable to begin when the first pathological symptoms appear. On the development of bacterial flora in airway  may testify: heatswelling submandibular lymph nodesdry cough painful swallowing, pharynx redness, runny nose, etc. If you do not fight the infection, on the 5-6 day of the course of the disease, the occurrence of purulent foci of inflammation in the mucous membranes of the pharyngopharynx is possible.

Lack of adequate treatment can cause streptococci to enter the systemic circulation, which is fraught with the development of meningitis, glomerulonephritis or sepsis.

Very severe systemic complications usually occur 2-3 weeks after infection of the throat. Some of them are characterized by damage to the joints, heart, lungs and kidneys. To prevent irreversible effects, it is desirable to be observed by a specialist for several weeks after stopping the main symptoms of the disease.

  Treatment methods

How to remove streptococcus from the throat? Penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics are included in the classical treatment regimen. However, it is possible to select specific medical preparations only after obtaining the results of bacterial inoculation from the pharynx. Preliminary diagnosis allows us to determine the sensitivity of the bacterial flora to various antibiotics. In addition, the specialist should find out the presence of an allergic reaction from the patient to receive antimicrobial agents.

Conventionally, the treatment of bacterial inflammation in the respiratory system can be divided into three types:

1. medication;
2. physiotherapy;
3. surgical

Surgical intervention is prescribed for the treatment of streptococcal infections complicated by chronic lymphadenitis, peritonsillitis, etc. If time does not eliminate the foci of purulent inflammation, over time, the pathogenic bacteria will lead to severe intoxication of the body and the development of more severe complications - toxic shock syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, endocarditis.

  Systemic antibiotics

Antibiotics form the basis of drug treatment of streptococcal flora in the throat. They contain components that either prevent the pathogens from replicating (copying) the DNA or destroy their cellular structures. Passing a course of antimicrobial therapy can eliminate anaerobic bacteria not only in the ENT organs, but throughout the body, which prevents the development of systemic inflammation, i.e. sepsis.

At the initial stages of infection, the patient is prescribed penicillin drugs. If there is an allergic reaction to medications, macrolides or cephalosporins will be included in the treatment regimen. A standard course of antimicrobial therapy lasts no more than 7-10 days.

It is impossible to stop treatment ahead of time or change the dosage of drugs without a doctor's recommendation, as this may lead to a relapse of purulent.

Depending on the severity of the ENT disease, the patient may be given antibiotics in the form of tablets or injection solutions. To destroy streptococci usually use such systemic drugs as:

• "Spiramycin";
• Ceftriaxone;
• Amoxiclav;
• "Macropen";
• Azitral;
• "Fortum".

Oral antimicrobial medication is undesirable to refuse the use of probiotics. They allow you to restore the normal microflora in the intestine and thereby prevent a decrease in overall immunity. During the passage of antimicrobial therapy is recommended to use "Bifiform", "Linex" or "Apocyl".

  Local antibiotics

Streptococcus in the throat provokes purulent inflammation of the mucous membranes not only of the hypopharynx, but also the nasal cavity. Therefore, in addition to systemic antibiotics, local antimicrobial agents are often used in the form of aerosols, rinse solutions, nasal drops, etc. They quickly destroy pathogens directly in the foci of inflammation, thereby speeding up the healing process.

The number of effective local drugs with strong antiseptic and antimicrobial properties include:

• "Bioparox";
• Grammidin Neo;
• Hexoral;
• "Sebidine";
• "Rinza Lorcept".

Local antibiotics act superficially, so they can only be used as an adjunct to systemic medicine.

The above remedies can be used to treat bacterial pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis and other acute inflammations  in the ENT organs. It should be understood that some medications local action contain fragrances and dyes that cause allergic reactions. Therefore, in the case of treatment of streptococcal infections in children, you should consult with your doctor before using the funds.

  Rinsing antiseptic

Purulent tonsillitis is a serious disease that occurs during the development of streptococcal flora in the tonsils. Purulent inflammation  glands can cause the development of paratonzillit or pharyngeal abscess. In order to prevent inflammation of the dasal-dumbed tissues, antiseptic solutions for rinsing are included in the treatment regimen. What are they good for?

Antiseptics help disinfect the mucous membranes and cleanse the tonsils from purulent contents. Systematic washing of the oropharynx and glands with disinfectants can significantly reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in the lesions and thereby accelerate the healing process of tissues. It is recommended to treat with drugs such as:

• "Chlorophyllipt";
• Ingalipt;
• Hexoral;
• "Povidone-iodine";
• "Chlorhexidine".

Before using the rinsing solution, it is advisable to warm to room temperature in order to prevent local hypothermia of the ENT organs.

Regular cleansing of the mucous from viscous plaque and pus creates unfavorable conditions for the multiplication of streptococci. If you perform washing at least 3-4 times a day, the main symptoms of inflammation of the tonsils will be within 4-5 days.

  Expectorants

Dry cough is one of the signs of streptococcal infection in the respiratory organs. To reduce the viscosity of sputum and facilitate its removal, the patient is prescribed mucolytics. Expectorant means increase the fluidity of not only sputum, but also purulent exudate, accumulating in the foci of inflammation. Reception of mucolytics promotes removal purulent mucus  from the laryngopharynx and nasal cavity.

To normalize the biochemical composition of mucus and reduce its density is usually used:

• Fluimucil;
• Mukaltin;
• Flavamed;
• Serevent;
• "Lasolvan".

Pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, etc. can be treated with expectorants. Removal of mucus, which contains a large number of streptococci, can improve local immunity and thereby speed up the healing process.

  Antihistamines

How to treat streptococcal infections? It should be noted that streptococcal flora causes infectious-allergic reactions in the respiratory tract. In other words, the waste products of streptococci provoke allergies, as a result of which the mucous membranes swell. To reduce the severity allergic reactionsIt is advisable to use antihistamines.

Antiallergic drugs necessarily include in the treatment of ENT diseases in young children. The children's body is susceptible to allergization, therefore, without taking appropriate medication, the development of pharyngeal stenosis, and in some cases even asphyxia, is not excluded. Allergy symptoms stimulate the synthesis of so-called inflammatory mediators, which multiply the severity of inflammatory reactions in the respiratory system.

To facilitate the course of bacterial inflammation, the patient is prescribed:

• Loratadine;
• Fenistil;
• Ebastine;
• "Cetrin";
• Akrivastin.

Some antiallergic drugs can not be taken in parallel with antibiotics, as this may lead to disruption of the cardiovascular system.

To reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions, women during gestation can only use "Clemastine" or "Fexofenadine."

  NSAID

NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can be used in the treatment of streptococcal infections. They have pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties, which helps to eliminate acute pain  throat swelling of mucous membranes and high temperature.

When choosing medications for children mainly focus on the likelihood of allergic reactions. Currently, only two drugs - Paracetamol and Ibuprofen - meet all safety criteria. For the treatment of adults spectrum pharmacy tools  anti-inflammatory action expands. To reduce the severity of symptoms of inflammation, you can use:

• "Strepfen";
• "Nurofen";
• Tenflex;
• Oralcept;
• "Flurbiprofen".

  KUF-therapy

KUF-therapy is one of the methods of phototherapy, during which nasal cavity  and hypopharynx irradiated with shortwave ultraviolet radiation (KUV). Light therapy is one of the most effective physiotherapeutic procedures in the treatment of infectious inflammations. KUV-irradiation destructively affects the cellular structures of streptococci, which leads to their death and, consequently, a decrease in inflammatory reactions.

The indications for phototherapy are:

• tonsillitis;
• chronic rhinitis;
• sphenoiditis;
• rhinosinusitis;
• sinusitis;
• ethmoiditis;
• laryngitis.

How does KUV-radiation on the body? Ultraviolet rays provoke mutations in the genome of streptococci, as a result of which their DNA loses the ability to replicate. Impairment of the reproductive function of bacteria inevitably leads to their death and reduction in the severity of symptoms of intoxication - loss of appetite, headaches, chronic fatigue, apathy, etc.

Important! You can not resort to light therapy with impaired cerebral circulation and mental disorders.

In order to achieve a clear improvement in well-being, physiotherapy is conducted by courses. When it is recommended to hold at least 10-15 sessions of KUF-therapy. Due to the fact that short-wave radiation has a bactericidal, immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect, the effect of physiotherapy will be evident after 3-4 procedures.

  ethnoscience

Alternative medicine remedies are used as a supplement to traditional drug treatment  bacterial infections in the throat. To reduce the number of streptococci in the respiratory tract, rinse solutions based on chamomile, eucalyptus, echinacea, rosehips, hops, etc. are used.

Sanation of the oropharynx normalizes redox processes in the tissues and thereby accelerates the regeneration of the affected mucous membranes. To prepare the antiseptic solution, you can use the following recipes:

1. using a blender, grind 20 g of dry train and fill it with ½ of boiling water; strained infusion gargle 3-4 times a day;
2. chop the fruits of hop and pour 2 tbsp. l raw materials ½ warm water; bring the liquid to a boil and strain through cheesecloth;
3. 15 g of willow bark pour 300 ml of water and bring to a boil; add 2-3 drops to the filtered broth essential oil  sea ​​buckthorn

Immunostimulating properties of fresh onion and garlic. They are recommended to be consumed during a meal in anticipation of seasonal diseases. Vegetables contain volatile substances and tannins that inhibit the activity of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, which greatly reduces the risk of bacterial inflammation in the throat mucosa.

Spherical bacteria are called "cocci." In 1884, Danish physician H. K. Gram (N. Ch. Gram) proposed a cocci staining method for identifying species. Streptococci have the form of chains, belong to the category of gram-positive bacteria (stained in blue).

Streptococci accompany a person throughout his life. Basically, these bacteria live in the digestive and respiratory tracts: urinary tract, large intestine, oral cavity and nose. If a person’s immune system is working normally, streptococci are not a threat. Not all types of Streptococcus are hazardous to health. A healthy immune system trains on less dangerous varieties to resist more dangerous species. Activation of aggressive and defiant inflammatory processes  bacteria begins with a decrease in the body's defenses.

The most common streptococcal diseases are sore throat and scarlet fever, erysipelas, pustular skin diseases. Also, these bacteria can cause autoimmune processes: glomerulonephritis and rheumatism. Streptococci can cause diseases nervous system  (streptococcal meningitis). In adults suffering from chronic streptococcal infection (tonsillitis), depression and chronic fatigue are observed, in children with similar diagnosis - anxiety and hyperactivity.

With a weakened immunity streptococcal infection in most cases is in the throat and causes a number of diseases. We will understand what types of streptococci can settle in the throat.

Common types of streptococcal bacteria

• Hemolytic  Streptococcus colonizes the skin and mucous membranes of the person. Hemolytic Streptococcus  in the throat can not manifest for a long time and begins to actively develop with a decrease in immunity. Streptococcus of this type causes sore throat, pharyngitis, pneumonia, impetigo, scarlet fever, erysipelas, endocarditis, and postpartum sepsis. About the treatment of pharyngitis folk methods  read.

  In a large number of pregnant women, this type of streptococcus is found in the gastric and genital tracts. Danger in the presence of this bacterium in the future mother threatens the baby, who becomes infected while passing through the birth canal. Premature babies are at particular risk.

• Hemolytic (green)  streptococcus populates oral cavity  and may be 30-60% of all microflora. Also, green streptococcus can live not only in the throat, but also in the intestine. Since there are many bacteria in the mouth of these bacteria, they can easily enter the bloodstream when brushing teeth or dental procedures. Passing through the heart valves, green streptococci are deposited on them and can provoke bacterial endocarditis.
  The bacterium S. Mutans, which is the causative agent of caries, also belongs to the non-hemolytic streptococcus. This bacterium, even at low pH values, ferments sugar to lactic acid into the oral cavity. Lactic acid is deposited on the teeth and causes their demineralization. That is why it is so important to brush or at least rinse your teeth after eating.
• Pyogenic  Streptococcus is most often located in the throat, although it can move to the skin, vagina and rectum. This is one of the most dangerous species  bacteria. Every year, more than 700 million infections are recorded. About 650 thousand cases of infection develop into serious illnesses. Mortality rate heavy current  diseases - 25%.
    This type of streptococcus can cause a lot of diseases: sore throat, scarlet fever, pharyngitis, erysipelas and other skin lesions. In the treatment of a disease caused by pyogenic streptococcus, early diagnosis is extremely important. Incubation period  at infection, which occurs by airborne droplets, is 1-3 days.

Symptoms of streptococcus in the throat

Despite the huge number of varieties of streptococcus, it is possible to recognize the infection with these bacteria and the beginning of their activity in the throat by similar symptoms for all types:

• The disease begins quickly and immediately causes severe general weakness.
• The temperature rises sharply, up to 39-40 ° C.
• Heat is replaced by chills.
• Tonsils swell, covered with purulent bloom and begin to bulge out of the bows of the pharynx. About read more.
• Are increasing the lymph nodes  on the neck.
• There is pain in the throat, aggravated during swallowing.
• The voice becomes muffled.
• Headache.
• The muscles of the neck become stiff and sedentary, this phenomenon is accompanied by pain sensations  when opening the mouth.

To detect the presence of streptococcus, doctors prescribe urine and blood tests. Also, a smear test is conducted using a rapid test or culture method.

How to treat streptococcus in the throat?

Disease treatment regimen

Uncomplicated streptococcal throat lasts up to a week. Treatment does not significantly affect the duration of the disease. The main goal of therapy is to prevent complications.

For 5-6 days of illness can develop purulent complications. In the absence of adequate treatment, pus can spread through the bloodstream and lead to meningitis, sinusitis, otitis, endocarditis, and pneumonia.

Late complications occur several weeks after a sore throat and lead to kidney inflammation or rheumatism.

According to test results, doctors determine the type of streptococcus and prescribe those antibiotics that most successfully cope with specific bacteria. Also, the doctor must determine the presence or absence of allergy to the components of drugs, take into account the characteristics of the disease and the patient's age.

The duration of treatment depends directly on when infection was detected and antibiotics were started. If strep in the throat causes inflammation more than five times a year, it causes problems with breathing, the doctor will recommend to remove the tonsils.

Streptococcus activity and the development of diseases is the result of a weakened immune system. In conjunction with taking antibiotics, doctors will prescribe immunomodulatory drugs. Also, patients are recommended and natural sources of vitamins. The most effective are garlic and onions, walnuts, raspberries and strawberries, carrots, broths and burdock and yarrow.

How to safely cure streptococcus in the throat in children?

Features of the course and treatment of streptococcal infections in children

• Symptoms of streptococcus infection in children are similar to those in adults. Toddlers are more likely to lose their appetite, especially children under 2 years old.
• Preparations for the treatment of streptococcus in the throat of a child and the doctor chooses the dosage based on age and weight. At the moment, a significant amount of penicillin antibiotics has been created, which can be prescribed even to the youngest patients. Non-steroid drugs (ibuprofen or Paracetamol) are prescribed as antipyretic and analgesic drugs.
• Additionally, you should rinse your mouth and throat with antiseptics (chlorhexidine and furatsilin) ​​or decoctions of herbs with pronounced anti-inflammatory properties (sage and chamomile) as often as possible. Also, the general support of an organism and strengthening of immunity is necessary. Children are often prescribed vitamins of group B and C. Learn how to use chlorhexidine for the throat.
• In the acute period, strict bed rest is recommended. When reducing the exacerbation is most often appointed UHF.

The only method for the prevention of diseases caused by streptococci is to strengthen the immune system. Healthy food, adequate intake of vitamins, walks in fresh air, physical activity will save you and your children from infections by bacteria.

Dr. Komarovsky will tell you about streptococcal infections in the next video.

If you were not able to protect yourself and noticed at least one or several symptoms of streptococcal disease in yourself or your loved ones, immediately consult a doctor. Timely treatment will protect you from the development of complications that can be very dangerous.