Greening streptococcus is a common name for the types of streptococci that color the blood environment green, which are normal in all people, representing 30 to 60% of the microflora of the pharynx and mouth, and also upholstered in the nasal cavity, the digestive tract. These bacteria are considered conditionally pathogenic, i.e. for people with a normal immune system they are not dangerous, but with a weakened immune system they can lead to the development of various diseases:
- caries;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- sinusitis;
- pneumonia;
- pustular skin diseases;
- nephritis;
- infective endocarditis;
- rheumatism, etc.
Streptococcal infection is diagnosed by microbiological analysis of the separated pharynx, nose, foci of skin lesions, sputum, blood, urine.
Symptoms of green streptococci in the throat and oral cavity
The development of infection of the throat and mouth, associated with the active reproduction of green Streptococcus under favorable conditions for him, can be evidenced by such symptoms:
- an increase in the cervical and submandibular lymph nodes ;
- puffiness, hyperemia in the pharynx and tonsils;
- presence of a purulent deposit on tonsils;
- sore throat, especially when swallowing;
- increased body temperature;
- general malaise.
Treatment of infection caused by a green streptococcus
To avoid the development of complications on the heart, kidneys and other organs, treatment of streptococcal infection in the mouth and throat should begin immediately. If this pathogen is detected, antibiotic therapy is mandatory, and penicillin preparations are usually recommended. Local procedures are also prescribed: rinsing of the throat with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory solutions, herbal infusions, resorption of medicinal pastilles with antimicrobial and analgesic effect, use of sprays for the throat, etc. Bed rest, diet, immunity strengthening measures are also recommended.