What is dangerous staphylococcus during pregnancy?
Staphylococci are opportunistic bacteria,constantly surrounding a person and causing no harm until a certain moment. During pregnancy, a woman's immunity decreases, which leads to an increase in the number of these bacteria and the development of a staphylococcal infection, which is important to treat in a timely manner.
Staphylococcus during pregnancy is very dangerous for the future mother and fetusPhoto: GettyThere are 27 species of these bacteria. The most dangerous types of staphylococcus during pregnancy:
- Golden. Causes the appearance of purulent inflammatory processes, meningitis, pneumonia in the expectant mother and severe inflammation of the internal organs in the baby. It may even lead to the death of the future mother and child.
- Saprophytic It leads to the development of cystitis in women.
- Epidermal. Causes conjunctivitis, sepsis, purulent infections of wounds.
- Hemolytic. It leads to the defeat of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and the appearance of inflammation in them.
If Staphylococcus aureus is detected in a smear atpregnancy, there is a strong threat to the health of the child. During the passage through the birth canal, it can become infected, which leads to skin rashes, diseases of the upper respiratory tract. If bacteria enter the blood of a pregnant woman, there is a risk of inflammation of the inner membranes of the heart, and this can cause death.
How to eliminate staphylococcal infection?
When a staph infection is detected, doctorsAs a rule, antibiotics are prescribed to pregnant women. They are used not only internally, but also externally. Therapy methods depend on the location of the lesion by the pathogenic bacteria. If the nasopharynx and larynx are affected, treatment with chlorophyllipt and rinsing with furacilin is carried out. If bacteria are detected in a smear in a pregnant woman, Terzhinan is prescribed internally. The expectant mother is immunized with staphylococcal anatoxin to avoid blood poisoning. When using antibiotics, it is important to take probiotics that will protect the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines from the aggressive effects of antibacterial drugs. If staphylococcus is detected in the expectant mother in the permissible norm and the pregnancy is proceeding normally, then there is no need to worry. You just need to strengthen the immune system so that the bacteria do not begin to multiply and do not lead to the development of an infection that can cause serious complications of pregnancy. Also interesting: treatment
