Leptothrix, what is it? Essentially, it is an infectious disease. These bacteria multiply in water, and also live in the oral cavity of animals and humans. A separate species of them can be found in the vagina. Leptothrix oxidize the carbonate s alt of ferrous oxide and turn it into connective tissues. The excreted iron oxide impregnates the vagina and it turns a rusty yellow color.
It is quite possible that the deposits of lacustrine and swamp ores occurred as a result of the metabolism of bacteria of the genus Leptothrix. What is this type of bacteria that can exist both in the oral cavity, and in plaque between the teeth, and on themselves? If there is a violation of tooth enamel, then acids are formed in the mouth, which contribute to the development of parasites. Bacteria can invade the tooth and cause it to soften.
Most often, leptothrix in a smear is found in the presence of mixed genital infections, such as chlamydia, trichomoniasis, vaginal vaginosis and candidiasis. Leptothrix vaginal is not transmitted to men.
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It can be said about the bacterium leptothrix that it is an opportunistic flora that occurs in the oropharynx and vagina. If bacteria are detected in the smear, then this indicatespathogenic changes in the microflora. Not all cases require treatment. If there are no signs of infection or disease, then there is no need for therapy.
In general, two types of leptothrix are distinguished in medicine: bacteria that contribute to the development of vaginal leptotrichosis, and representatives that cause oral disease.
Symptoms of disease
Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium leptothrix can get into the human body with tap water, as well as while swimming in pools and reservoirs. This disease is not sexually transmitted. When the oral cavity is infected, any unpleasant symptoms are completely absent. If the number of bacteria increases significantly, then there may be a sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the pharynx.
Since the general condition of a person in the presence of bacteria remains unchanged, the disease is usually detected by chance, for example, when examining the pharynx. This is how inconspicuous a leptothrix can be. What is it, people with a weakened immune system, who have a blood pathology or oncological diseases, will recognize. The bacterium is often found in the vagina of women who use an intrauterine device.
Treatment of leptothrix
Typical therapy has not yet been developed. The treatment regimen is prescribed taking into account the results of the tests and on the basis of an individual examination. The diagnosis is made against the background of a microscopic picture characteristic of this disease - bacterial chains are detectedleptothrix. What kind of disease is determined by culture.
Before starting a course of therapy, it is imperative to get rid of candidal and other mucus in which leptothrix bacteria may exist. With the diagnosis of "leptothrix in the mouth" treatment is not required at all. In standard situations, effective therapy with antibiotics is used. In addition, iodine preparations with increased dosages and specific immunization with a vaccine are used.
