Staphylococcus Aureus In The Vagina (genital Staphylococcus Aureus)

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Staphylococcus aureus in the vagina (genital staphylococcus aureus)

Content:

• Symptoms of staphylococcus in the vagina
• Causes of staphylococcus in the vagina
• Treatment of staphylococcus in the vagina
• Prevention of staphylococcus in the vagina

Staphylococcus in the vagina is the presence in the mucous membranes of the organ of staphylococcus, a spherical bacterium that can cause inflammation. Within the limits of acceptable values, a woman may have a transient type of staphylococcus such as epidermal. In a healthy woman, it will not cause disease, since a normally functioning immune system will inhibit the growth of this bacterium.

Less than 10% of women are carriers of Staphylococcus aureus in the vagina, and the bacteria also do not cause inflammation in them, due to their strong local immunity. In the remaining 90%, Staphylococcus aureus in the vagina causes an infectious and inflammatory process.

Symptoms of staphylococcus in the vagina

If there are problems in the immune system and staphylococcus in the vagina began to multiply actively, this will lead to the development of the following symptoms:

• Pain sensations localized in the pelvic region.
• Discharge with impurities of pus and having an unpleasant odor.
• Excessive discharge can cause itching and burning in the genital area.
• If the bladder and urinary tract are affected, there may be a burning sensation and pain during urination.
• Unpleasant, often painful sensations during intimacy.
• The presence of abscesses in the genital area, most often boils.
• General malaise and weakness.
• Temperature rise to 38 ° C.
• Sleep disorders and neuroses.
• The appearance of orange cups on the skin of the labia.
• Frequent exacerbations of candidal vaginitis, with all accompanying symptoms.

Causes of staphylococcus in the vagina

Staphylococci constantly surround a person and live on the skin, household items, in the dust, in the air.

They can get on the vaginal mucosa in several ways:

• During hygiene procedures, staphylococcus aureus can enter the vaginal mucosa, for example, from the intestines. Especially if intimate hygiene is not carried out correctly.
• During a medical examination, with insufficient compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards.
• During intercourse.

In addition, in order for the bacterium to begin to multiply actively, it needs certain conditions.

These become:

• A decrease in the body's immune forces against the background of an infectious disease, with an exacerbation of a chronic disease, etc.;
• Disorders of the endocrine system, diabetes mellitus;
• Injury to tissues, for example, during labor or during diagnostic procedures;
• Diseases of the genital area, for example, endometritis, fibroids, etc.;
• Poor or improper hygienic care;
• Violations of the vaginal microflora, the death of lactobacilli and the prevalence of an acidic environment.

All these factors contribute to the fact that even staphylococcus that did not show itself before begins to grow and multiply, causing an inflammatory process.

Treatment of staphylococcus in the vagina

In order to confirm or deny the presence of staphylococcus in the vagina, a woman will need to take a smear for bacterial culture. When the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor prescribes treatment. It is aimed at eliminating pathogenic flora, at its restoration, as well as at correcting and maintaining the body's immune forces.

Therefore, doctors practice the following therapeutic scheme:

• Taking antibacterial agents in tablet form. The most popular are drugs of the penicillin series, including Ampicillin, as well as combined drugs, for example, Amoxiclav, Flemoklav and others. The choice of a specific drug name will depend on the bacterial culture carried out and the sensitivity of the bacteria to a particular drug.
• Local treatment using antibacterial suppositories, such as: Zalain (with the active ingredient cericonazole), Livarol (with the active ingredient - ketoconazole). Vaginal tablets are often prescribed, among which imidil, clotrimazole, antifungol 500, etc. are the most popular.
• Topical treatment with antiseptic drugs used for douching. It can be Miramistin, potassium permanganate solution, hydrogen peroxide.
• Restoring the normal microflora of the vagina, for which vaginal tablets are used - Vagilak, Gynoflor, Ekofemin.
• Treatment of concomitant disease, if any, with etiotropic agents.
• Reception of vitamin and mineral complexes.
• Use of antihistamines.

As an additional recommendation, doctors advise a woman to abstain from sexual activity during treatment. If there is a regular sexual partner, then he also needs to undergo research and, if necessary, therapy.

In addition, a woman should follow a light diet with the exception of spicy, fried and fatty foods.

Prevention of staphylococcus in the vagina

Preventive measures should be aimed not only at preventing infection of the vagina with staphylococcus, but also at restraining its growth and development with a possible asymptomatic carrier.

Among the most effective preventive measures are the following:

• Thorough intimate and personal hygiene, with obligatory hand washing;
• Refusal to take any medicines without a doctor's prescription, especially antibacterial action;
• Refusal from low-quality underwear made of synthetic materials, which can not only injure the skin, but also become a favorable environment for the development of bacteria;
• Timely treatment of diseases of the genital area;
• Avoiding frequent stress, genital trauma;
• Using reliable contraceptive methods such as condoms;
• Refusal from bad habits, poor quality food, maintaining physical fitness;
• Use of personal hygiene products.

These simple rules will help to avoid infection and maintain the vaginal microflora, as well as the state of the immune system in a normal state. As for the prognosis for recovery, it is favorable with timely treatment.

The author of the article: Lapikova Valentina Vladimirovna | Gynecologist, reproductologist

Education: Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology received at the Russian State Medical University of the Federal Agency for Healthcare and Social Development (2010). In 2013 completed postgraduate studies at N. N. N. I. Pirogova.