Symptoms of streptococcus in children
Streptococcus can cause various types of diseases, localizing in the following areas of the body:
Streptococcus in children can be detected from birthPhoto: Getty
- Eyes. Bacteria cause infectious conjunctivitis. The mucous membrane of the eyelid suffers, the disease is manifested by purulent discharge from the eyes, swelling and redness. Festering crusts form, especially after a night's sleep. Body temperature does not exceed 37.5.
- Leather. Infection is manifested by the appearance of abscesses on the skin, affects both the upper and lower layers. Can have an extensive propagation radius. In the absence of treatment, the risk of sepsis is great.
- Respiratory tract.These bacteria cause tonsillitis and streptococcal pneumonia. It manifests itself as a high temperature - more than 39C0, enlarged lymph nodes, inflammation of the tonsils. The child is bothered by difficulty swallowing, sore throat, general malaise.
- Blood. The most dangerous type of disease. Newborns are found in the first hours of life. It is manifested by high fever, violation of palpitation and breathing, inhibition.
There is a chronic form of streptococcal infection. It occurs during a long course of the disease in the absence of proper treatment. It manifests itself in frequent inflammations of the mucous membrane of the throat or nose.
Diagnosis and treatment
In small quantities, bacteria can be found inthe body without symptoms and blocked by the immune system. Streptococcus is most often detected in children, since their immunity is not yet fully formed and cannot fully fight the infection. Bacteria can enter the human body in different ways:
- household;
- airborne droplets;
- food;
- in a child during gestation or birth - placental.
Infection is detected through laboratory tests.Treatment of streptococcus in children is carried out only with antibacterial agents, it is impossible to destroy the bacteria with any other drugs. The appointment should be made by a doctor, self-medication in this case is not allowed. With the correct prescription of the drug, streptococcus responds well to treatment. It is important to start therapy as early as possible to prevent the disease from becoming chronic. It is important to strengthen the immune system and maintain it, especially in a child, since its decrease is the main reason for the spread of infection in the body.
