Streptococcus Agalactiae (Streptococcus agalactia) in a smear in women. What does it mean 10 4-5-6-7 extent, treatment

Of Streptococcus agalactiae and Streptococcus agalactia belongs to the pathogenic microflora, which is always present in the smear even in healthy women. However, exceeding the maximum permissible concentration of bacteria in the analysis indicates the presence of inflammation because of their intensive breeding.

Ways of infection Streptococcus agalactia

Despite the fact that this type of bacteria normally always present in the female and in the male body, the excess of its concentration limit is dangerous to health. Provoke massive bacterial growth can be achieved by ingestion of foreign streptococci.

Get inside, they can in many ways:

• By air (air-drop method). Bacteria are very small size and are able to move through the air under the influence of minimal air currents. Particularly, this method is dangerous contamination during mass distribution and viral colds.
• Since dust (airborne dust). In areas inhabited by an infected person or animal everywhere with dust particles of live microorganisms which when inhaling easily get into the air-respiratory tract and infect humans.
• Contact-household. Used by an infected person all everyday objects and devices on the surface of bacteria have. Any contact with them will lead to the contamination of a healthy person.
• Sexual. Intimacy healthy person infected with the ability to infect it with different types of bacteria due to the contact of mucous membranes.
• Fecal-oral. Failure to comply with basic personal hygiene can lead to infection.
• Medical. The use of non-sterile examination in medical institutions capable of infecting a healthy person different types of bacteria, including Streptococcus agalactia.

To avoid contracting this type of bacteria carefully enough in choosing a partner, to observe good personal hygiene and visit only accredited medical facilities.

Symptoms of infection

Of Streptococcus agalactiae in a smear in women is an indication of normal microflora composition, but exceedance indicates course of disease and need treatment.

This situation can cause an imbalance makroflory, which may be due to:

• hormonal imbalance;
• disorders of the immune system;
• disregard hygiene rules;
• douching use as a sanitary procedure;
• diabetes;
• autoimmune pathologies.

The presence of any of said causes can provoke intense multiplication of bacteria, which can cause the following symptoms:

• fatigue and malaise;
• regular headaches;
• soreness or scratchy throat;
• fever;
• nausea;
• increasing the size of lymph nodes.

The excess of the normal concentration of bacteria can trigger the development of various diseases. For example, cystitis, which is accompanied by a sharp pain and a burning sensation in the vagina during urination, and frequent urging always sense a full bladder. When acute course of the disease can be observed the appearance of weakness, headaches and deterioration of health.

When agalactiae external symptoms of the disease is not present, it is found mostly during a routine visit to a gynecologist.

When administered in the study of Streptococcus agalactiae

Carrying out laboratory tests on an excess of Streptococcus agalactia gynecologists recommend the following cases:

• If the doctor suspects the development of infection provoked by beta-hemolytic streptococci;
• if there is a risk of miscarriage;
• if in the urine of a pregnant woman any bacteria have been found;
• if during the period of breastfeeding the child a woman has fever.

Also such tests and studies as a compulsory procedure conducted at the conception planning in order to avoid further aggravation of existing diseases and the emergence of new ones.

Norms of performance in a smear in women

Every healthy woman's vaginal flora is represented by many species of bacteria, they are not dangerous to the body if their content does not exceed the norm. For species Streptococcus Agalactiae considered normal to their number 10³ CFU / ml. This means that in 1 mm in the liquid is detected not more than 1000 colonies bacteria.

In the event if the metric is greater than 10³ cfu / ml, then it is possible to diagnose intensive multiplication of Streptococcus, which would lead to development of genital infection.

How to prepare for the study

Streptococcus Agalactiae smear in women can be detected by the most popular kind of research in microbiology - PCR or polymerase chain reaction.

It is a modern technique which has high sensitivity and can detect in a test biological material even the smallest concentration of bacterial colonies of Streptococcus agalactia. Fence biological sample of venous blood is carried out in the morning in the laboratory.

The results of the study were as accurate as possible, the patient should observe a number of rules:

• Before any analysis is necessary to exclude from the diet containing alcohol drinks during the day;
• 24 hours prior to analysis it is necessary to give up smoking;
• you need to stop taking medicines with antibacterial effect;
• do not overeat on the eve of the blood donation (12 h.);
• limit the physical and psycho-emotional stress;
• abandon breakfast, even tea.

These measures will help to get the most reliable results of the study. If the fence is material is made by means of vaginal smear, then the woman for 1-2 days prior to the study It must give up sex, the use of candles, douching and other methods of contact treatment.

How does the biomaterial fence

There are several ways to detect high levels of Streptococcus agalactia in humans.

Most often, the study produced the following sampling of biological materials:

• swab of the vaginal mucosa;
• swab airways mucosa;
• swab urethral mucosa;
• mucus from the nasal cavity;
• blood;
• urine;
• scraping from the skin.

Usually experts use the following methods to diagnose:

The name of the study	Description of the procedure
General blood analysis	Produced capillary blood from the ring finger.
Blood chemistry	Produced sampling of venous blood from a vein.
Biochemical analysis of urine	It produced an independent fence urine naturally in a jar (before that it is necessary to wash up) or delivery of urine through a catheter in the hospital.
General urine analysis
Bacteriological sowing biological material	Fence biological material by sampling special spatula, which is then coated on the glass sheet and distributed uniformly.
Ultrasonography	Performed to study the state of internal cavities by ultrasound apparatus.

How to wait for the study results

Streptococcus Agalactiae smear in women determined by analysis, and the result will be ready for a few days, from 1 to 3 depending on the load of the laboratory staff.

The test result for the maintenance of Streptococcus agalactia urgent within 10 days, upon the expiry of the analysis required to pass again, if the treatment has not yet been scheduled.

Explanation responses analysis

Results obtained by investigating the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can easily decipher because they arrive at such values:

• positive;
• negative.

A positive result indicates that the patient Streptococcus agalactia content exceeds the maximum permissible concentration and necessary physician intervention. A negative result indicates that the patient is healthy and the number of colonies of bacteria are normal.

If pathology detection was performed using the biomaterial for taking a smear, then the result may be as follows:

• 10³ CFU / ml or less;

This result suggests that in 1 mL of liquid is found not more than 1,000 colonies of bacteria that is the norm.

• More than 10³ cfu / ml.

Such values ​​of the index say that the normal concentration of streptococcus in the body is exceeded and the patient needs treatment.

The findings should be interpreted only by a qualified technician to make the diagnosis. We do not recommend self-medicate, so as not to aggravate the situation and cause further reproduction of bacteria.

Which could affect the accuracy of the study?

Distort the accuracy of the test results may be incorrect chosen method of diagnosis and patient non-compliance with the rules of preparation for the examination.

In the case of a woman in front of analyzes:

• I did not give up taking antibiotics for 7-14 days;
• I had sexual intercourse for 1 day;
• abusing alcohol and smoking;
• held on the eve of irrigation;
• Changeling.

In this case likely to get incorrect results that may affect the proper delivery of the diagnosis and initial treatment. Therefore, you must take responsibility for the delivery of analyzes.

How much is a study where they spend

Depending on the cause of streptococcal infection, leakage places and the complexity of the disease can be treated for different specialists:

• therapist;
• pulmonologist;
• urologist;
• gynecologist.

Visit these doctors can be in the district free clinic and in private. Tests can be taken at local laboratories. However, not all hospitals are free to conduct research using the polymerase chain reaction, So they can send out a laboratory analysis to take charge.

Research the cost depending on the region and the level of the laboratory has the following costs:

The name of the study	The cost of the study, rub.
General blood analysis	150
General urine analysis	150
Blood chemistry	250
Biochemical analysis of urine	250
PCR analysis	300
Smear	300

Express Test

Of Streptococcus agalactiae in women easily detected by taking on a smear test. This study has a high reliability, but it will take about 24 hours to obtain results.

In extreme cases, if the patient's condition is severe, you need to get information quickly. In such cases, resort to a rapid test. You can also buy it at any pharmacy and make an urgent diagnosis yourself.

To do this:

1. Remove from the packaging wrapper and remove the tube.
2. In one of the tubes add 4 drops of each color (in the package are 2 liquid: red and yellow).
3. Mix well by shaking a liquid (10-15 times) and left alone for 60 seconds.
4. Perform fence biological material with a clean cotton swab from the throat.
5. Put wand with biomaterial into a vial with solution for 60 seconds.
6. Remove the stick and wring into another test tube (blank).
7. Lower test strip in the squeezed liquid for 5 minutes.

After 5 min. you can watch the result. On the test strip will appear:

• 1 strip - This means that the result is negative and the body's normal content streptococci;
• 2 strips - a positive test, therefore, the concentration of bacteria exceeded.

A significant disadvantage of this method is the low accuracy of the diagnosis, because the test is often mistaken. This is due to the fact that in the environment the bacteria can survive for long, and when the solution treatment, they live no more than 15 minutes.

How dangerous streptococcus for women during pregnancy?

During childbearing women frequently observed exacerbation of existing disease. They also have an increased risk of intensive reproduction of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microflora in the vagina due to lower activity of the immune system and hormonal balance disorders.

The bacterium species Streptococcus agalactia, most often increases the activity in the third trimester (34-38 weeks). During this period, gynecologists often prescribe appropriate studies.

There are several factors that increase the risk of infection:

• identifying agalactiae in urine analysis;
• diagnosing possible threat onset of labor before term;
• the presence of streptococcus infection in the previous children.

If a pregnant woman has been diagnosed urinary tract infection on the background of exceeding the maximum allowable concentration agalactiae, likely of complications, both before birth and during:

• inflammation of membranes or chorioamnionitis;
• endometriosis or an inflammatory process in the inner shell masterbatch;
• rupture of membranes before the time;
• premature onset of labor;
• miscarriage (possible at any stage of pregnancy);
• sepsis in the newborn;
• inflammation of the heart membrane of the child;
• meningitis in children.

Diagnosing soaring streptococcus colonies at any stage of pregnancy can lead to serious consequences, up to death of the fetus, so the detection of infection need to start urgently treatment.

When you need to be treated and what drugs the detection of Group B Streptococcus

Of Streptococcus agalactiae in a smear in women needs to be timely treatment. But before you start it, you must go to the doctor and to pass all necessary tests. After the diagnosis to begin treatment immediately.

By the therapy against this group of microorganisms must be approached comprehensively, and to combine several treatments, which include:

• receiving antimicrobials;
• strengthening of the general state of the immune system;
• measures to restore normal concentration of microorganisms in the intestinal flora (it is broken because of taking the drugs against bacteria);
• neutralization and removal of toxic substances from the body;
• receiving antihistamines (assigned in the case of allergic reactions, especially in children);
• symptomatic treatment of associated symptoms of the disease;
• treatment of diseases which proceed in parallel due to weakened immunity (if any).

Countering bacteria, mainly providing with the following medications:

• azithromycin;
• ampicillin;
• erythromycin;
• cefotaxime;
• spiramycin;
• Klaritomitsin.

Acceptance of broad-spectrum antibiotics in such cases is not desirable, because they can provoke increased growth of pathogenic organisms. The duration of treatment is determined individually. Generally it extends from 5 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the disease.

Folk remedies

Bacterial diseases caused by Streptococcus species agalactia, in urgent need of treatment. Get rid of these pathologies can be not only a means of traditional medicine, but traditional methods.

Among the most popular recipes include:

The main ingredient	means the preparation method	Mode of application
Apricot	Apricot pulp must be separated from the bone and chop	Gruel from 2 apricots there every morning and evening
Apricot	To peel	Purified apricot rub the affected area of ​​the skin
Black currant	currants washed, not to other types of treatment	Eat 1 cup daily after meals
Eucalyptus	Purchased in a pharmacy preparation hlorofillipt based extract of eucalyptus leaves, cooked in oil or alcohol solution	Alcoholic solution can rinse the mouth and the nose, an oil-based solution was instilled into the nose and tonsils smear. receiving a course lasts 4 to 10 days
briar	rosehip handful poured 0.5 l of water and boiled for 5 min. Leave until cool and infusion for 4-5 hours.	Drink a decoction twice a day, morning and evening, with 150 ml. A particularly effective when combined with pulp apricot
Onion garlic	Additional processing is not required	Take food with another food
train	'20 series chop and pour 0.4 liters of boiled, hot water and let set for 2-3 hours, then strain	Accept broth 4 times daily with 100 ml of

Before using any of the popular methods of treatment need to consult a doctor and make sure there are no contraindications.

possible complications

Exceeding the maximum concentration Streptococcus agalactia provokes them more active, in the body accompanied by the release of large quantities of toxic compounds. Last through the blood and other body fluids are distributed throughout the body.

This provokes a more active production of antibodies of the immune system to fight off harmful bacteria. However, the antibodies act to spread also to the healthy cells, which contributes to the development of autoimmune diseases.

In the absence of adequate and timely treatment of a pregnant woman can develop the following states:

• otitis media with suppuration;
• horiomnionit;
• severe allergic reactions;
• increased risk of miscarriage;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• frequent manifestation of infectious diseases in the urogenital tract;
• endocarditis.

Also, the bacteria can also affect the baby's health.

He likely figure of:

• sepsis;
• meningitis;
• disease of the heart muscle tissue;
• neurological disorders.

In severe cases, complications can lead to death.

Women who do not bear a child, can also proliferate bacteria.

In the category of patients found the following complications:

• rheumatic pains;
• otitis;
• inflammation of heart tissue;
• sepsis;
• infectious shock.

Reproduction of Streptococcus agalactiae in the female body is very dangerous for health and the need for timely diagnosis and treatment. Especially during childbearing. Opportunistic pathogens of this type is easily determined by the stroke study with mucous membranes.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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