On the skin of a person there are many different bacteria that make up the local immunity. One of the representatives of such microorganisms is epidermal staphylococcus. For various reasons, this bacterium can multiply, causing some dermatological diseases, lesions of the internal organs of the digestive tract and mucous membranes.
Causes and symptoms of epidermal staphylococcus
Most often, the described pathology arises against the background of inpatient treatment in a hospital. Infection occurs due to surgical operations and other manipulations associated with the use of catheters, valves and prostheses. After getting staphylococcus into the blood, the bacterium spreads throughout the body, penetrating into the mucous surfaces of the viscera.
Also, the defeat can occur against the background of a decrease in immunity or activation of chronic human diseases.
There are cases of infection by a bacterium through food products. In such situations, there is inflammation in the large intestine and intoxication.
The main symptoms are:
- carbuncles and furuncles on the skin;
- nausea, vomiting;
- acne, pimples ;
- stool disorders;
- moderate temperature increase to low-grade values (37-37.2 degrees);
- fatigue, weakness.
As a rule, there are no significant clinical manifestations of the infection, the inflammatory process is lethargic or subacute. Rarely are signs of intoxication and lesions of individual internal organs.
Epidermal staphylococcus in urine and smear
It is important to note that the microorganism under consideration is normally found on all mucous surfaces. Therefore, its detection in the analysis of urine and vaginal discharge is not an excuse to begin treatment if the concentration does not exceed the allowable values (up to 10 in the 5 degree of units).
There is also epidermal staphylococcus in the nose and eyes (internal mucosa). It is considered abnormal if the number of microorganisms is greater than these indices, as well as when furunculous neoplasms appear in the nasopharynx or on the eyelids.
If the pathogenic reproduction of staphylococci is not treated, the following diseases can occur:
- urino-genital infections;
- cervical erosion;
- conjunctivitis;
- sinusitis;
- laryngitis;
- angina;
- inflammation of adenoids and tonsils;
- cystitis;
- kidney damage.
Than to treat epidermal staphilococcus?
Like any other bacterial infections, this pathology is subject to long-term complex therapy. In addition, there is no single approach to the treatment of epidermal staphylococcus, as the microorganism is quite resistant to most known antibiotic drugs.
To date, the essence of therapy is the following:
- Elimination of contacts with possible sources of infection.
- Sanitation of the room in which the patient is, his clothes, household items and medical equipment.
- Reception of antibiotics after the sensitivity analysis. Usually a combination of Rifampicin with Gentamycin or Vancomycin is used. Also effective are Josamycin, Rifaximin,
Clarithromycin, Furazolidon, Amoxicillin, Lincomycin, Amoxicillin, Nifuroxazide, Azithromycin. - The use of staphylococcal bacteriophages.
- Treatment of skin and mucous surfaces with antiseptic solutions without antibiotic components.
- Reception of immunomodulators .
Also during treatment it is important to restore the normal intestinal microflora by means of special preparations with lacto- and bifidobacteria. It will not be inappropriate to take vitamin and mineral complexes and observe the rules of healthy eating.