Among the bacterial diseases affecting the child's body, there is such as "pseudomonitor". The disease got its name because of the pathogen - Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacterium is conditionally pathogenic. Simply put, it can be present on the child's body, but in order for the disease to arise, it is necessary to weaken the immunity or a very large number of bacteria themselves that have got into the body.
What is dangerous Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, getting into the body, can lead to a serious course of the disease. Depending on the place in which she fell, the child can develop: angina, bronchitis, sinusitis, severe disorders of the digestive tract, pyelonephritis and much more. The danger of the disease is that it is very difficult to select effective antibiotics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The disease caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is protracted. It can last from several months, until the transition to chronic forms.
Symptoms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in children -
Diseases that can be caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa depend on the localization of bacteria and are characterized by relapses.
- GI tract: upset of the stool, with mucus, vomiting, bloating, pain, dysbiosis.
- ENT organs: angina, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, chronic rhinitis and others.
- Urinary tract: urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis.
Also Pseudomonas aeruginosa can affect the skin, for example, with bedsores, purulent wounds and burns, provided poor care for wounds.
Analysis for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
To identify the Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a swab, urine or feces must be given for bacterial inoculation.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in children - treatment
Treatment for diagnosed pseudomonas infection is selected by a doctor. It all depends on the severity of the symptoms and the type of sifted Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
In order to determine the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment, it is necessary to find out in laboratory conditions which antibiotics are less resistant to the rod identified in the child.
The duration of antibiotic treatment is also determined by a specialist. The minimum period for taking this type of medication is at least 10 days. If the drug does not show improvement within five days, it is replaced by another.
Also in the treatment of Pseudomonas infection vaccination with bacteriophages is used.
In addition to the general treatment of the body, a local one is also mandatory.
Prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Since Pseudomonas aeruginosa affects the body with weakened immunity, it is necessary to monitor the overall health of the child.
The most common defeat Pseudomonas aeruginosa occurs in hospitals. To avoid this, it is necessary to carry out thorough disinfection in hospitals and constantly check staff for the presence of a stick in them.
This also applies to maternity hospitals, because due to weak immunity, the Pseudomonas aeruginosa is also periodically detected in infants.