Staphylococcus aureus is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus. Propagates in the nasal cavity, mouth or on the skin. Approximately 25% of people are carriers of the infection, while they can never get staphylococcal.
Staphylococcus aureus in children - causes
The causes of Staphylococcus aureus are several factors:
- weakened immunity;
- not compliance with hygiene rules;
- violation of intestinal microflora;
- malnutrition.
When a child often suffers from catarrhal and viral diseases, a bacterium of Staphylococcus aureus may join them. It penetrates the body through the respiratory tract from the carrier of the infection, transmitted by airborne droplets. Also the kid can "pick up" a bacterium of staphylococcus from dirty toys or through unwashed hands. In this case, the development of the disease begins in the mouth and penetrates into the stomach.
Staphylococcus aureus - symptoms
- Skin rashes (acne, blisters, abscesses, skin detachment, etc.).
- Elevated temperature (above 38 degrees).
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea (with black patches or with blood).
This bacterium can cause diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis.
If you have identified signs of Staphylococcus aureus in a child, be sure to contact the pediatrician and hand in the necessary tests to determine the amount of staphylococci in the body.
The norm of Staphylococcus aureus in a child: 10 ^ 3, 10 ^ 4.
Dysbacteriosis in children and Staphylococcus aureus
If the child is disturbed by the intestinal microflora, then there is a dysbacteriosis. This means that there is a shortage of certain beneficial bacteria in the intestine. It can appear after treatment with antibiotics, improper nutrition, poisoning, eating unwashed foods.
It happens that on the background of dysbacteriosis joins a bacterium of staphylococcus aureus. The child begins to lose weight and appetite, the stool is broken, the body temperature rises, vomiting and abdominal pain may occur.
Staphylococcus aureus in children - treatment
Staphylococcus can not be completely cured, since immunity to it is not produced. He does not respond to treatment with many types of antibiotics. With the help of laboratory tests, the resistance of the bacterium to any antibiotic is revealed.
But, even having picked up the correct antibiotic, treatment to them can not give the desired result. Since staphylococcus can quickly adapt to it.
For effective treatment, it is necessary to normalize the microflora in the intestine and to remove the bacterium of staphylococcus.
This will require an enema with special anti-infectious agents. Take antibacterial medications inside.
After the stomach is cleansed it must be filled with beneficial bacteria. For this purpose there is a mass of specialized preparations, they will be advised by a doctor.
It is necessary to improve immunity and restore the hormonal background.
Folk remedies against staphylococcus aureus
Increase the effectiveness of treatment will help folk remedies,
It is proved that acne caused by staphylococcus is perfectly eliminated with the help of green, so grease the affected parts of the skin with green.
Excellent intestinal staphylococcus is derived apricots. They need to eat in the morning on an empty stomach. Give the child a six-day apricot minimum.
It is also necessary to use black currant for 300 gr. in a day.
Excellent fight against staphylococcus:
- Chamomile (it is washed with the eyes and the nasal cavity).
- Calendula (gargle).
- Let the child drink the infusion of St. John's wort.
- Treat the rash with a swab soaked in infusion.