Flying fire is an infectious disease that is provoked by a streptococcal bacterium, producing its toxins in the layers of the dermis. In medicine, it is called streptoderma. Regardless of gender and age, the symptoms of the disease are identical for everyone. In the affected area, a small bubble filled with liquid forms on the upper layers of the skin. Over time, the process becomes inflammatory, and the plaque turns red, and its surface becomes rough.
Etiology
Beneficial and pathogenic bacteria live in the human body. The streptococcal group is something in between, positioned as opportunistic. That is, microorganisms can live inside a person for a long time, but at the same time he himself does not get sick. However, under favorable conditions, bacteria become active, which leads to the development of the disease.
In the older age group, flying fire occurs as a result of damage to the epithelial layer of the skin and mucous membranes. The bacterium is so active that a small injury is enough for it to enter the body. For example, at the injection site, scratchesor abrasions. If a person has a low level of protective function, he becomes ill, since the body cannot suppress the pathogenic microflora.
Factors contributing to the development of streptoderma are:
- poor personal hygiene;
- regular fatigue;
- stress situations;
- progression of chronic and acquired diseases that reduce immunity;
- unbalanced diet;
- frequent damage to the skin.
Flying fire in older and younger age groups also develops after close contact with a sick person or objects that he touched.
Symptoms of the disease
Only a doctor can determine that the patient is progressing streptoderma. Symptoms and treatment in children and adults are almost the same.
The first sign of the disease is the appearance on the skin of a small speck of pinkish color. After about 2 hours, a bubble forms on its surface, which becomes rough to the touch. During this period, it is quite difficult to suspect the development of a serious illness, due to the mild severity of symptoms.
In rare cases, itching appears at the site of the rash, and the patient's body temperature rises. After a few more hours, there is an increase in lymph nodes.
The most commonly affected parts of the body are: face, buttocks, arms and legs. As for the diameter of the rashes, it can vary independing on the complexity of the process, but on average it is from 40 to 60 millimeters.
Diagnostic measures
It is not difficult for an experienced specialist to determine the flying fire, but the characteristic spots described above help in this. To obtain detailed information about the causative agent of the disease, the doctor prescribes a culture for the microflora and resistance to antibiotics. If necessary, the patient may be prescribed a complete blood count, which shows the level of ESR and leukocytes.
Treatment of disease
If a child or adult has been diagnosed with flying fire, then it must be treated, otherwise the infection will acquire immunity, and the patient's condition will become extremely serious.
Necessary medications are prescribed by the attending physician, and also provides a medication regimen. Mostly antibiotics. If the disease has not become acute, then the patient does not need to be in the hospital, but he should be isolated from he althy people: children are forbidden to attend kindergarten and school, and adults are forbidden to attend educational institutions, work and crowded places.
Speed up the recovery process can be additional measures.
- The first 4 days after the infection is detected, you can not take a bath. This will help avoid spreading the infection throughout the body.
- Hygiene procedures should be performed by wiping unaffected areas with a damp towel. You can use an antiseptic or a decoction of chamomile.
- It is strictly forbidden to scratch the affected area.
- The patient mustuse a personal set of dishes.
- It is necessary to change bed linen daily and ventilate the room.
After complete recovery, whitish spots will remain in the places of the former plaques. The period of complete recovery depends on the complexity of the disease.
