Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine (intestinal staphylococcus aureus)
Content:
- Symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine
- Causes of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine
- Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine
Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine is the colonization of its mucous membrane by a bacterium belonging to the group of staphylococci and capable of causing an infectious and inflammatory process. This bacterium does not always cause an inflammatory reaction in the intestines, but only if its concentration exceeds the permissible values. This happens either when the body's immune forces are weakened, or when food poisoning occurs.
In the intestines of a healthy person, the bacterium can be present in small quantities and eventually be eliminated, thanks to the work of lacto and bifidobacteria, at a normal acidity level. As for children, at the age of up to one year, this type of staphylococcus should be absent in their intestines.
Symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine
Once in the body, the bacterium quickly causes the first symptoms of poisoning, most often this time is about half an hour. In some cases, the incubation period can be up to 6 hours.
Among the symptoms, a person notes the following:
- Stool disorder. At the same time, the urge to empty the bowels is regular, it can occur every hour.
- The nature of the feces changes. They become liquid, slimy. In some cases, blood impurities may be observed.
- The patient complains of acute pains, the place of their localization is the epigastric region and the lower abdomen.
- Poisoning is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
- The skin around the anus is irritated and diaper rash can form, even with adequate hygiene.
- Body temperature rises, but, as a rule, to low values and remains within 37.5 ° C.
- There are general signs of intoxication - fatigue, loss of appetite, dizziness, headaches.
As for children, at an early age, infection with this type of bacteria is more acute. A rash appears on the skin, the baby often spits up gushing masses, the stool is foamy, abundant and frequent, mucus and blood may be present in it. Sometimes there is an increase in body temperature to high values, in cases where infection with intestinal staphylococcus proceeds as a toxin infection.
Causes of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine
Among the reasons for the entry of Staphylococcus aureus into the human intestine are the following:
- Eating contaminated foods. Most often, staphylococcus aureus lives in confectionery with cream, canned food, the manufacturing process of which has been disrupted.
- Direct contact with people who are carriers of Staphylococcus aureus.
- In a hospital setting, when undergoing medical examinations.
- During childbirth or breastfeeding, from mother to baby.
In addition, the bacterium can begin to multiply actively against the background of a drop in immunity. This happens even if it simply existed in the human intestine for several years without causing inflammation.
Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestine
In order to get rid of the bacteria in the intestine that provoked the inflammatory process and food poisoning, you must adhere to the following principles:
- Use antimicrobial and antibacterial agents to which the bacteria are sensitive.
- Use immunomodulatory agents to increase the body's resistance to infection.
- Using enemas for topical treatment of infection.
- Normalize metabolism by taking vitamin and mineral complexes.
- Normalize the intestinal microflora and get rid of dysbiosis.
Before opting for a particular antibacterial agent, it is necessary to collect feces for bacterial inoculation. After the optimal drug has been identified, you can start treatment. Most often it is prescribed for a period of 7 to 10 days.
In most cases, Staphylococcus aureus reacts to semi-synthetic penicillins, such as Amoxiclav, to cephalosporins of the first and second generation, as well as to: Vancomycin, Azithromycin, Fusidin, Linezolid.
In addition, more and more doctors, in order to rid the patient of the bacteria, prescribe him the intake of special viruses - bacteriophages, which are able to eliminate staphylococci in the body. In combination with nitrofurans (Enterofuril, Ersefuril), bacteriophages give an almost 100% guarantee of cure. Importantly, such a scheme can be applied even to infants.
It is important in the acute period of the infectious process not to forget about the restoration of the water-salt balance, since it is disturbed as a result of vomiting and frequent diarrhea. One of the most popular remedies is the drug Regidron. If vomiting does not stop, doctors recommend taking Cerucal, or injecting it intramuscularly.
To rid the body of toxins released by microbes, you can take activated carbon, Enterosgel, Polyphepan, Polysorb, or Smecta.
As for prebiotics, they must be taken in a course, the duration of which should be at least a month. As for the drugs, the most popular are: Linex, Bifikol, Bifiform, Bifidumbacterin, Lactobacterin, Riflora Immuno, Colibacterin.
It is important to use vitamin complexes, which is due to the difficulty of their absorption and synthesis during infection. Most often, there is a deficiency of vitamins A, E, D. If you need to get rid of the tormenting diarrhea, you can take Loperamide, and to eliminate spasm from the intestines - No-shpu or Papaverine.
In some cases, the use of antihistamines is indicated, since allergic reactions are frequent companions of dysbiosis in both children and adults. For this purpose, doctors recommend taking such drugs as: Zyrtek, Claritin, Tsetrin, Zodak.
Among the commonly prescribed immunostimulants, the most common are: Immunal, Echinacea tincture. All of them are herbal preparations and will not harm the body.
Naturally, full recovery is impossible without following a gentle diet. The food should be light, slightly salted, and not traumatic for the intestines. It is worth giving up fatty and spicy foods, as well as foods containing coarse fibers, especially in the acute period of the disease.
Author of the article: Alekseeva Maria Yurievna | Therapist
Education: From 2010 to 2016 Practitioner of the therapeutic hospital of the central medical-sanitary unit No. 21, city of elektrostal. Since 2016 she has been working in the diagnostic center No. 3.
