By itself, streptococcus viridans (Streptococcus viridans) is the simplest bacterium. Localized these microorganisms, usually in the mouth cavity on the gums and teeth, as well as in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, they are found in the genitourinary system and the respiratory tract. The fact that bacteria streptococcus viridance in the body occupy 30-50% is the norm.
When looking at them in a light microscope, the bacteria look like a fixed chain of balls. When in contact with the blood cells during hemolysis, they become greenish, hence the name - "viridans" - green.
Symptoms of streptococcus viridance
Symptoms by which it can be determined that the streptococcus bacteria passed from a non-pathogenic state to an active one can be:
- the appearance of low-grade fever;
- sensation of weakness;
- chills;
- mild nausea;
- loss of appetite;
- sore throat while swallowing;
- redness and swelling of the tonsils;
- swelling of the face;
- swelling of lymph nodes, especially submandibular;
- rashes on the skin in the form of pustules;
- purulent coating on the back of the throat and tonsils.
Since bacteria can be localized in different organs, then for the diagnosis of streptococcus viridance it is necessary to pass the corresponding analyzes. For example, for the detection and treatment of streptococcus viridance in the oral cavity, a smear from the throat, tonsils, nose to bacteriological culture is taken. Also for the detection of bacteria take a blood test.
What diseases causes streptococcus viridance?
In a normal state in a healthy person, streptococci do not show themselves and do not harm. Only with the weakening of immunity and the ingress of bacteria into the blood do people become infected with such diseases:
- caries;
- periodontitis;
- nephritis;
- pharyngitis;
- scarlet fever;
- angina;
- bronchitis;
- lymphadenitis;
- myositis;
- fasciitis;
- streptoderma ;
- otitis;
- skin diseases;
- abscess of soft tissues;
- pneumonia;
- meningitis;
- rheumatism;
- cervicitis;
- urethritis;
- cervicovaginitis;
- postpartum sepsis;
- endocarditis;
- invasive infections;
- erysipelas.
Treatment of streptococcus viridance
Streptococcus viridance is sensitive to penicillin, therefore treatment is carried out with antibiotics of the penicillin series. These drugs include the following:
- Ampicillin;
- Bicillin-3;
- Bicillin-5;
- Benzinpenicillin.
If the patient is allergic to penicillin drugs, prescribe sulfanilamide group preparations:
- Oleandomycin;
- Erythromycin;
- Azithromycin;
- Cefazolin ;
- Cephalexin;
- Supraks.
As usual, after antibiotic treatment it is necessary to drink a course of drugs normalizing microflora:
- Linex;
- Bifiform;
- Bactisubtil and others.
To remove toxins that are excreted by bacteria, you need to drink 3 liters of fluid per day. It can be fruit juices, fruit juice, tea or plain water. Also, you need to strengthen immunity, take vitamin C. During treatment, you must observe an easily assimilated diet.