Streptococci are bacteria divided into several groups. For the treatment of each of them, there are a number of specific drugs. Therefore, antibiotics for streptococcus may be different. Most often, these bacteria affect the mucous surfaces, as well as the skin of the hands, face and neck. In addition, this infection often manifests itself in the form of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Why do they occur
A person can become infected with streptococci through sexual contact, through saliva or mucus. Often diseases are transmitted as a result of contact with the carrier of the infection. As a rule, bacteria of the Alpha group cause diseases such as tonsillitis, erysipelas, pneumonia (pneumonia), periodontitis, rheumatism and scarlet fever. Streptococci belonging to group B provoke the development of inflammation of the reproductive system.
Signs of disease
You can tell if you have an infection by the following symptoms.
- The patient's temperature rises sharply.
- The tonsils are covered with a rather thick layer of pus.
- Lymph nodes increase.
- The sore throat becomes sharp and constant.
When the genitourinary system becomes infected, an unpleasant discharge from the vagina appears, accompanied by a pungent odor. Both women and men are worried about itching and redness of the genitals. If the skin is damaged as a result of infection, then a person may experience chills, drowsiness and redness, accompanied by itching. In addition, the patient's body temperature necessarily rises. Moreover, it will fluctuate from thirty-seven to thirty-nine degrees. Ultimately, the skin becomes covered with blisters and scaly growths.
How to identify the disease? For this, there are diagnostic methods. You will need smears, x-rays of the lungs, ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys. And also the patient takes a blood test.
How to treat
In order to get rid of streptococcal infections, patients take antibiotics. Treatment for a streptococcal infection usually lasts five to seven days. In addition, they will also need drugs that restore the he althy microflora of the stomach and intestines. As a means of strengthening the immune system, the doctor prescribes a course of taking vitamins. And also contribute to the rapid recovery of the procedure in the physical room. They will not only improve the blood circulation process, but also destroy the remaining bacteria.
The patient will be required to comply with a certain diet. For example, dishes with berries and vitamin drinks should definitely be included in the daily menu. What antibiotics are streptococcusdestroy the best? In order to get rid of angina, penicillin drugs are used. These are drugs such as Amoxicillin, Cefadroxil, Phenoxymethylpenicillin, Clarithromycin, Spiramycin and Lincomycin.
In the treatment of chronic fever, you will need Prednisolone and Methylprednisolone. Streptococcal infection is also well treated with Phenoxymethylpenicillin and Benzylpenicillin. To prevent possible infection due to contact with the patient, you can take "Tomicid".
Drug "Cefadroxil"
It belongs to the first generation of antibiotics. It is prescribed, as a rule, in the treatment of the upper respiratory tract, including ENT diseases. And also with infections of the genitourinary system, including the kidneys and infections of the skin. Treatment of streptococcus with antibiotics is difficult to imagine without this remedy. The drug is not prescribed for children under six years of age. If a child has a body weight below forty kilograms, then he can take no more than thirty milligrams of the drug per day. The usual dose is 1000 milligrams per day. It is usually divided into two. In rare cases, your doctor may increase your daily intake to 3,000 milligrams.
This antibiotic is contraindicated in case of acute kidney disease. Sometimes the patient may experience adverse symptoms. For example, diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea are most common. In addition, a rash may appear on the skin, accompanied by itching. The product is stored for three years at a temperature not exceeding thirty degrees.
Antibiotic "Hemomycin"
It contains 500 milligrams of erythromycin, and additional ingredients include starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, macrogol and talc. It is sold in the form of coated tablets. This antibiotic is for hemolytic streptococcus. With its help, they perfectly get rid of many diseases of the upper respiratory tract, as well as sexually transmitted infections. Patients who have liver or kidney problems should be careful and strictly follow the recommendations of their doctor.
As a rule, use the drug once a day about half an hour before meals or two hours after it. In complex diseases, a double dose of the drug is sometimes required. It must be divided into two times and drunk in the morning and evening. It should be borne in mind that streptococcus without antibiotics is extremely difficult to cure. The course of treatment is usually five days. In case of an overdose, a skin rash, stomach pain and nausea occur. Some patients may experience headache and weakness.
Amoxicillin
It perfectly penetrates into all tissues of internal organs and prevents the development of harmful microflora. Most of the drug is excreted in the urine. It is intended for the treatment of sinusitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia and similar diseases. Doctors sometimes prescribe this antibiotic for erysipelas, dysentery, cholecystitis, and inflammation of the kidneys.
It has an affordable price and convenient dosage. It is sold in capsules or powder for solution.antibiotic from the group of streptococci. It is forbidden to use "Amoxicillin" for the treatment of children under the age of three. In addition, diseases of the stomach and intestines can also become an obstacle to taking this remedy. Among undesirable actions, a change in the balance of beneficial microflora in the intestines, thrush, dizziness and chills are noted.
Use "Amoxicillin" in an amount not exceeding five hundred milligrams per day. Children under five are recommended to take two hundred and fifty milligrams a day. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe this remedy for infants. In this case, the dosage of the drug will be only twenty milligrams per day.
To prepare the solution, the powder is diluted in clean water and mixed thoroughly. In the kit, a spoon is added to the preparation, the measure of which is five milliliters. The course of treatment usually lasts no more than five days. To avoid the appearance of dysbacteriosis, it is recommended to take Linex.
Clarithromycin
It is an antibiotic capsule or tablet that treats streptococcus. They contain half a gram to a quarter of the active ingredient clarithromycin. As additional substances, magnesium stearate, colloidal dioxide and crosscarmellose are present. The product is contained in the package in an amount of seven to fourteen pieces. It is prescribed for various diseases of the upper respiratory tract, and it is also part of the complex treatment of stomach ulcers. It is not recommended for use in children under the age of twelve.
Adultsthe dosage of the drug is 500 milligrams per day. It is usually divided into two. The course of treatment lasts one week. However, if necessary, the doctor may prescribe an additional dose of this remedy. Stored "Clarithromycin" for three years out of the reach of children.
Antibiotic "Phenoxymethylpenicillin"
It belongs to the group of penicillins. This is another antibiotic that kills streptococcus. With it, you can get rid of laryngitis, stomatitis, sinusitis, erysipelas, scarlet fever and acute otitis media. The drug is sold in the form of tablets or powder for the preparation of a solution. In addition, in the pharmacy you can also find a syrup for the treatment of children. Among the side effects that often occur during the course, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, runny nose, and loss of appetite are most often observed.
Use it in the following way. Young children under twelve months of age are usually given no more than thirty milligrams per day. Adult patients typically use 0.5 grams every six hours.
If the doctor prescribes "Phenoxymethylpenicillin" as a prophylaxis for postoperative infection, then patients take two grams of the drug for two days. Long-term treatment with this drug is highly discouraged. Otherwise, fungal diseases may occur.
Lincomycin capsules
The main component of this remedy is a substance of the same name. As additives, calcium stearate, silicon dioxide andmicrocrystalline cellulose. Most often it is used for diseases of the soft tissues or skin. For example, he has proven himself in the treatment of erysipelas and mastitis. In addition, Lincomycin showed good results in diseases such as arthritis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and so on. Doctors note a rather high sensitivity of streptococci to antibiotics of this series.
The drug is usually taken one capsule two or three hours after a meal. It is highly recommended not to open the capsule. It is in a convenient gelatin shell and is therefore perfectly swallowed even by small children. Depending on the nature of the disease, the doctor may prescribe the drug every eight hours. The course of treatment is from one week to two. If the patient has kidney and liver diseases, then the time interval between taking the drug should be increased.
As with the use of other antibiotics, this remedy can cause dysbacteriosis, which is very often expressed by upset stools and seething in the stomach. In addition, dizziness and drowsiness sometimes occur. Some patients also note a decrease in performance. In rare cases, there is a rash and itching on the skin. The drug is stored for three years at a temperature not exceeding twenty-five degrees.
Antibacterial agent "Spiramycin"
In the pharmacy, these antibiotics for streptococcus can only be found in the form of tablets. The drug is used to treat acute otitis media, inflammation of the lungs and kidneys, diseases of the genitourinary system, acute arthritis,dermatoses and so on. As a rule, it is not prescribed for children whose weight is less than twenty kilograms.
The usual dosage of the drug for daily use is three tablets per day. The course of treatment lasts from five to fourteen days. In the event that an overdose occurs, it is recommended to do a gastric lavage. Otherwise, nausea, accompanied by vomiting, and damage to the gastric mucosa may occur.
Drug "Pharingosept"
This product comes in the form of lozenges to dissolve in the mouth. As you might guess, it is prescribed for diseases of the throat and upper respiratory tract. He has proven himself among the antibiotics acting on streptococcus. In addition, he showed himself well in the complex treatment of inflammation of the middle ear. The number of lozenges used per day should not exceed five pieces. And also children under the age of seven are given no more than three lollipops a day. In case of an overdose, a rash and itching on the surface of the skin sometimes occurs. This popular product has a shelf life of only two years at temperatures no higher than twenty-five degrees.
Additional treatment
In addition to taking antibiotics for streptococcus, drugs that strengthen the immune system are also prescribed. For example, most often it is recommended to use Echinacea and Immunal tablets. To remove toxins from the body that are formed as a result of the death of microbes, you can use a drug such as"Smekta" or just use activated charcoal. Take it based on the weight of the patient. That is, for every ten kilograms you will need one tablet of the drug. For example, if a patient weighs sixty kilograms, then the amount of sorbent used will be seven pieces per day.
In addition, when treating antibiotics for streptococcus, it is very often impossible to do without bifid-containing medicines. In the best way, such a drug as "Linex" has proven itself. And you can also use "Bifidobacterin" or just drink yogurt. To avoid an allergic reaction, doctors prescribe Zotex or Suprastin.
