Staphylococcus during pregnancy – danger for mother and fetus
Staphylococcus during pregnancy. Dangerous varieties: saprophistic, epidermal, golden. Diagnostic methods: urine analysis, bakposev, smear. Treatment of staphylococcus in pregnant women
Staphylococcus during pregnancy – the phenomenon is often. This type of microorganisms surrounds a person since the very moment of birth. In this case, the infection occurs quickly, and in the future it completely successfully coexists with the human body throughout life. It is present almost everywhere: on clothing, in dust, on household items, in the environment and even in physiological discharge, for example, saliva.
Varieties Staphilococcus
Modern medicine is known more than 27 species of this microbe, while almost all of them do not pose a threat to health. But experts refer them to the so-called conditional pathogenic microorganisms. That is, they are harmless until a certain moment.
When the body’s immune defense weakens, the bacteria multiply that provokes various inflammatory diseases. This is what happens during pregnancy.
Many know that it is precisely the pregnancy often becomes a decisive or decisive factor. Immunity decreases, various diseases occur. It is against the background of bad protection of the body that various microorganisms are activated.
Sometimes they can threaten the lives of the fetus, so staphylococcus during pregnancy is a special danger. It is worth noting that in most these microorganisms live on the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx, and also multiply in carious teeth, so preventive examinations of the dentist and the otolaryngologist are needed.
Of all the well-known science of species of this microorganism, the danger in the period of tooling the baby is representing only three:
- The least harmful of them is saprophilic staphylococcus. The place of its localization is the urinary system and skin covers in the field of genitals. Accordingly, in the case of its activation, complications arise relating to the inflammation of the bladder, and in more complex cases – kidney lesions. The most common consequences – acute cystitis, urethritis;
Much danger represents epidermal staphylococcus discovered during pregnancy. It dwells only on the surface of the skin. It does not cause substantial problems while there is a life activity on the skin, but when entering the bloodstream increases the risk of sepsis, as well as acute inflammation of the inner shells of the heart. Among the complications are purulent infections and the emergence of purulent wounds, conjunctivitis;
- And the most dangerous is golden staphylococcus during pregnancy. This view carries a threat to both the future mother and the child in the womb. For a woman, the risk of developing many diseases – pneumonia, meningitis, peritonitis, severe purulent processes. In addition, it provokes skin diseases – furuncula, acne, yachdes. A much greater danger represents golden staphylococcus for the fetus – it is possible and frozen pregnancy, and acute infection of the fetal shells, the child himself. Activating on the skin of a woman, he can easily penetrate the dairy glands and lead to the development of such a dangerous disease as purulent mastitis. This microorganism highlights hazardous toxins and can hit the newborn baby, as a result of which large painful bubbles are formed on the skin, similar to burns.
How to learn about the pathogenic flora
Each type of staphylococcus the activation is accompanied by its unique symptoms. Manifestations of the disease primarily depend on the place of localization of infection.
Many symptoms resemble completely different diseases, so a woman often does not give them importance, for example, a long runny nose or throat pain that cannot be treated may indicate the revitalization of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms.
Each type of these bacteria manifests itself in different ways, starting with light symptoms of colds and ending with pronounced signs of the defeat of the urogenital system. Staphylococcus during pregnancy can be easily discovered in bakposyev.
The most brightest is the symptoms of golden staphylococcus. At the same time, signs directly depend on the place of introduction of infection in the body. Very often the first to arise various skin lesions. Usually the disease is manifested in the form of pyodermia, which is characterized by damage to the skin around the mouth of the hair.
As a result, carbuncules appear, glands on buttocks, hips, neck. Skin symptoms include dermatitis, furunculae, eczema, panaria and abscesses. When the infection is localized in the urinary system, it can be revealed in the urine or vaginal smear.
There is also a number of other signs of infection:
Ensure in the throat, pain that resemble an angina;
- Runny nose;
- Long, annoying cough;
- Target disorders, for example, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- Pain during urination, cutting in the lower abdomen.
Diagnosis and treatment of future mom
It is advisable to exclude possible risks at the stage of pregnancy planning. This will avoid serious consequences in the future. But in most cases perinatal diagnostics.
This event will determine if there is no threat of activation of bacteria:
- Staphylococcus during pregnancy is detected in a vaginal smear. Then specialists from the laboratory count the number of colonies of bacteria. If their level significantly exceeds the norm, the doctor defines the course of the necessary treatment;
- Staphylococcus can be found in the urine during pregnancy during the surrender of planned analyzes. As already mentioned, from the bladder he can get ascending way into the kidneys, then into blood, after – lead to sepsis. Therefore, it is very important to pass tests on time;
- The hemolytic species is determined by a nasal smear or the oral cavity. It can cause the development of tonsillitis or purulent angina. The main danger is hidden in inflammatory respiratory processes, which leads to the hypoxia of the fetus (lack of oxygen) and its infection. Pregnancy is also possible.
Therapy may differ significantly in each case of the disease. The choice of therapeutic measures is influenced by the localization of infection, as well as the form of pathology. Staphilococcus is known for its high resistance to antibiotics, but still they are the main treatment.
The drug is chosen after analyzing the sensitivity of the microorganism to antibiotics. Also playing pregnancy. In addition to antibacterial uses of local action. Immunomodulators, bacteriophages can be appointed. When bacteria are revealed in a brine from the nose or oral cavity, rinsing with alcohol, for example, chlorophilite.
The same drug can be used for injection into the nasal moves, but in oil form. Among physiotherapeutic procedures, quartzing is widely practiced. To avoid infection of the child in the womb applies to anatoksin.
This type of microorganisms in any case represents a threat to the successful course of pregnancy. First of all, the risk is subject to the child. The presence of active bacteria significantly complicates the process of the delivery, and entails the danger of serious consequences for the future kid.
Prevention of staphylococcus in the period of having a child
Surely everyone knows that it is better to prevent the disease, rather than healing him. This is especially important for a pregnant woman.
Even an epidermal type, which very rarely leads to complications, in the period of toasting presents a serious threat.
Prevention measures primarily include compliance with personal hygiene rules.
Since the conditionally pathogenic organisms are activated only when the immunity is reduced, then it is necessary to direct the strength to maintain it – it is balanced to eat, be physically active, access to the doctor when any alarming symptoms appear.