Staphylococcus aureus is not the cause of the disease, if the immunity does not allow bacteria to spread too quickly. But a weakened organism is an easy target for infections. Symptoms of pathogenic infection with S. aureus primarily depend on the location of the main number of microorganisms.
Symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus in the nasopharynx
Symptoms of accumulation of Staphylococcus aureus in the nose and symptoms of staphylococcus in the throat are almost identical. In this case, the symptoms of staphylococcus in the nose usually become noticeable first. The fact is that it is in this zone that bacteria accumulate most often. You can identify infection by such signs:
- increase in body temperature to 39-40 degrees;
- general weakness;
- fever;
- muscle spasms;
- copious discharge of pus from the nose;
- congestion of the nose and respiratory tract.
Against this background, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis and other infectious diseases are rapidly developing. If at this stage do not begin to fight infection, mucus, draining from the nasopharynx below, will displace the main clump of bacteria. Here are the symptoms of the appearance of Staphylococcus aureus in the throat:
- redness of the throat;
- increased tonsils and lymph nodes;
- a sore throat;
- Persecution;
- obstructed speech;
- edema.
Depending on how low the bacteria spread, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis can begin. The body temperature will continue to be elevated. Pay attention to the fact that the infection of the throat does not always begin with a nose infection.
It happens that even a doctor can not immediately determine the nature of the infection. In order to conduct a thorough diagnosis, it is necessary to give an analysis of sputum (when coughing) or scraping from the sky to a bacterial culture. The procedure is carried out several times throughout the day, as the composition of the microflora can change quite rapidly.
Identification of Staphylococcus aureus in the laboratory is simple: bacteria are like grape clusters of yellow balls, when in contact with the reagent beginners slightly glow. For this feature, the microorganism also got its name.
Symptoms of staphylococcus in the mouth and methods of infection prevention
The main cause of the accumulation of staphylococcus in the mouth is caries and irregular tooth cleaning. As a result of the increase in the number of bacteria, they can spread higher (in the nose), or lower (in the throat). Here are the main signs that the situation is becoming dangerous:
- inflamed gums;
- fever;
- pain in the tooth;
- suppuration;
- edema;
- flux .
In addition to these areas, staphylococcus can be found in the blood, brain, on the skin. Wherever this infection is concentrated, its main symptom is a large number of suppuration, boils, and a persistent increase in body temperature. Symptoms of the appearance of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine are primarily characterized by diarrhea.
In a normal state, a person does not need special treatment for staphylococcal infection, it needs to eat enough, if necessary taking multivitamins, and observe moderate physical activity. But children and people with oppressed immunity, as well as those who have had severe illnesses, need antibiotic therapy.
In order to reduce the likelihood of developing diseases caused by infection with staphylococci, the following rules should be observed:
- Disinfect all wounds and cuts of greenery (to hydrogen peroxide and iodine this type of bacteria is resistant).
- Wash hands thoroughly after visiting the street and making contact with other people.
- Monitor food and sanitation.
- Restore immunity after antibiotic therapy and treat long-term illnesses.
- When dealing with patients, try not to approach them closely.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Dressing according to the weather.