Inflammatory reactions in the throat can cause almost any conditionally pathogenic organisms located on the mucous oropharyngeal mucosa. With the weakening of immunity and in the presence of other accompanying factors, microorganisms multiply, forming focal zones of infection, which leads to subsequent pathologies.
Staphylococcal angina
Staphylococcal bacteria in the presence of favorable conditions for reproduction can affect any organ. Infection of the glands with this group of medicinal bacteria is called staphylococcal angina. The causative agent of this pathology is Staphylococcus aureus, but it is practically impossible to determine the type of infection independently, without certain laboratory tests.
Throat diseases caused by all kinds of bacteria refer to typical manifestations of angina. Symptoms in them can be exactly the same, which can not be said about viral and all kinds of fungal infections.
Fungal lesions occur without acute symptoms, but the area of their spread is extensive. To treat in this case, use antifungal drugs.
Viruses do not cause purulent reactions and it is dangerous to take antibiotics during their treatment.
Symptoms of angina
Causes of the disease
- Chronic or seasonal weakening of immunity.
- Infection from a carrier of staphylococcal infection( occurs by airborne droplets).
Types of
Streptococcal forms of angina are more often diagnosed, but Staphylococcus aureus can also cause the following types of illness:
- Catarrhal( initial stage of bacterial infection without ulcers).
- Follicular( characterized by a more acute onset of development and the presence of abscesses on the glands).
- Lacunar( abscesses on the glands, merging with each other, form a mesh pattern).
- Yazvenno-necrotic( defeat of deeper tissues with their subsequent necrosis).
In the photo, the types of angina caused by staphylococcal infection
The provoking factors, the risk group
Staphylococcal angina can be infected at any age, people with chronic immunity diseases and babies whose immune system has not yet had time to form are most vulnerable to infection.
A number of the following factors can provoke the reproduction of staphylococcus aureus:
- Subcooling.
- Smoking.
- Contaminated air.
- Harmful industrial conditions.
- The period after a serious illness.
- Avitaminosis. Injuries of the oropharynx.
- Caries.
- Long-term antibiotic treatment.
- Diseases of the gums.
- Stresses.
Angina-provoking factors
Symptoms and signs
In adults
- Fever caused by a sudden temperature jump. Swallowing is complicated by a sore throat. Difficulty of respiratory functions.
- Dirty white coating on the glands.
- Strong weakness.
- Intoxication.
- Inflammation of the endocrine tissues.
- Puffiness of mucous membranes.
- Tumor to the lymph nodes is painful, there is an increase.
- Possible cough.
- Pain in the muscles.
- The formation of ulcers on the glands.
How to distinguish sore throat of different etiology:
In children
Symptoms of staphylococcal angina in children are more often manifested on the background of acute respiratory viral infection or exacerbations of untreated ENT diseases. In addition to general symptoms may be added:
- Intestinal disorders.
- Allergic rash.
- Conjunctivitis.
- Seizures against the background of fever.
- Loss of consciousness, delirium.
- Vomiting.
Diagnosis
A preliminary diagnosis is made by the doctor immediately after the initial examination, by studying the features of the symptomatology and focusing on visual manifestations of the disease.
A thorough examination of the oropharynx is performed using a special mirror in appropriate light.
For the correct diagnosis, a swab from the throat is taken and a bacterial culture is performed, in which a specific type of pathogen is identified.
In addition to the basic diagnosis, the following can be prescribed:
- Antibioticogram( allows to prescribe a more effective drug).
- ECG.
- US of internal organs.
- X-ray of the joints.
Treatment of
Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to many groups of antimicrobial drugs, so independent selection is unacceptable. Stirring of acute symptoms when taking large doses of antibacterial medicines does not mean a complete recovery, the causative agent can subsequently become more active in the heart, in the kidneys and in the genitourinary system.
To eliminate undesirable consequences, complex qualified therapy is needed.
Medication
Antibiotic drugs are selected by the method of sowing staphylococcus a nutrient medium or bacteriophage, where it determines its resistance to certain medications.
Antipyretic drugs normalize the temperature, relieve pain symptoms and swelling. With a strong swelling of the throat, it is possible to use diuretics.
To reduce the signs of intoxication doctors recommend a plentiful drink. Symptoms of more severe intoxication are removed with the help of droppers with sodium chloride, glucose.
Throat during treatment is important to regularly rinse with antiseptics( chlorophyllipt, soda, furatsilin).
In cases of severe immunosuppression immunostimulants are used. The soothing effect is possessed by Tharyngept, Sepptelet, Strepsils.
Fortifying drugs and various vitamin complexes are needed.
How to effectively treat staphylococcal infection:
Folk remedies for
Staphylococcal angina can not be cured by folk remedies, however, as a general strengthening and disinfectant, prescriptions for alternative medicine are quite appropriate.
For internal use:
- Water infusion of burdock root and sea buckthorn.
- Honey with cranberries( 300 grams per day, course - one month).
- Currant.
- Infusion of dog rose.
For rinses:
- Juice squeezed from fresh beets.
- Potato broth.
- Solution of sea salt or common salt. Onion - garlic infusion.
- Water diluted with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
Physiotherapy
Complex treatment in most cases involves some physiotherapeutic procedures:
- Cauterization of tonsils by laser therapy.
- Inhalation.
- Irradiation of the oropharynx by ultraviolet.
- Microwave.
- Electrophoresis.
- UHF.
- Mud treatment.
- Magnetic therapy.
Features of treatment of angina during pregnancy
Pregnancy aggravates the symptoms of the disease, in addition, there are the following risks:
- Threat of miscarriage.
- Probability of infection of a child.
- Hyperthermia.
- Delay in the formation of fetal organs.
- Weakening labor.
- Frozen pregnancy.
- Staphylococcal angina is treated primarily with antibiotics that are permitted for use during fetal gestation. Their use is less risk to the health of the future mother and her baby than the lack of treatment.
- Aspirin is contraindicated in antipyretic drugs. It dilutes blood and is capable of provoking bleeding.
- Inhalations and other physiotherapeutic procedures during pregnancy are not used.
- During the treatment it is necessary to adhere to the vitaminized diet, from heavy food should be discarded, but the food should be regular and regular even with complete lack of appetite.
Possible complications than dangerous disease
The danger of angina of staphylococcal etiology is that it can cause a number of severe complications. In the first place, the heart, joints and kidneys are at risk. Against the background of neglected or incurable disease the following pathologies can arise:
- Asphyxia.
- Pericarditis.
- Heart disease. Staphylococcal myocarditis.
- Infection of the blood.
- Pneumonia.
- Otitis.
- Pleurisy.
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Prevention and precautions
The main preventive measures are aimed at maintaining the immune system:
- Doing sports.
- Complete rest.
- Compliance with personal hygiene.
An important rule of prevention is the timely destruction of small focal infections.
In the season of epidemics, one should pay attention to one's health and try less often to attend mass events.
Clothing should be selected in such a way as to avoid the possibility of subcooling.
Forecast
The course of therapy is calculated approximately for 10 days, but in the presence of complications it can be increased. The outlook is generally favorable. Complications with properly selected treatment are rare.
It is important to recognize the symptoms of angina in time and seek the help of specialists.