Staphylococcus is called the genus of resistant in the external environment, conditionally pathogenic spheroid-like bacteria, capable of damaging cells of various organs and tissues and in the process of their vital activity releasing dangerous toxins. Of the representatives of this genus studied to date, only three of them present a danger to humans: Staphylococcus aureus, saprophytic staphylococcus and epidermal staphylococcus.
If there is staphylococcus in the throat and nose, and the symptoms indicate an infectious process, then in the vast majority of cases it is a question of staphylococcus aureus. This one of the most "harmful" microorganisms is a normal representative of the microflora of the nasopharynx in 20% of people, and in 60% of the population it can "live" temporarily. Only under certain conditions, when the immune defense of the body decreases, staphylococcus can cause diseases.
Symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus in adults
The development of the infectious process in the throat caused by Staphylococcus aureus manifests itself in the following clinical picture:
- sore throat, worse when swallowing and talking;
- dryness, perspiration in the throat , coughing;
- hoarseness, hoarseness of voice, sometimes - loss of voice;
- puffiness and strong reddening of the mucous membrane of the tonsils, pharynx, larynx;
- the formation of purulent deposits, plugs on the tonsils;
- increase in body temperature (up to 37-38 ºС, less often - up to 40 ºС);
- chills;
- an increase in the lymph nodes in the neck;
- headache;
- general weakness, a sense of weakness;
- loss of appetite.
It should be understood that if these symptoms are detected and the staphylococcal infection is confirmed by analysis of sowing from the throat, treatment should be immediately performed, otherwise the pathological process can spread to the lower respiratory tract, as well as the heart, brain, joints, bone tissue, etc. Given the resistance of bacteria of this genus to the effects of many antibiotics, it is desirable to test the sensitivity of pathogens before prescribing a particular drug.
In cases where there are no pathological symptoms in the throat, nose, and other organs, when there is evidence of carriage of staphylococci, treatment, especially antibiotics, is not required. This is just an excuse to take care of your health more carefully, strengthen immunity , and eat rationally.