In addition to other microorganisms, spherical bacteria - cocci - constantly live inside a person. Do they benefit us? Yes, sometimes they really bring it. These microorganisms in many cases perform very important functions. However, do not forget that there is a conditionally pathogenic and pathogenic coccal flora. Active reproduction of cocci can lead to very unpleasant consequences.
Cocci in a smear
The beneficial microflora of the body is very important for maintaining the functioning of all systems and organs. Microorganisms perform the following functions:
- improve metabolic processes;
- destroy pathogenic microbes and bacteria;
- regulate the level of acidity.
Vaginal biocenosis is important for women's health. The word "biocenosis" refers to the microbial composition. It is worth highlighting lactobacilli. For women, they are important in that they create favorable conditions for conception. They are also able to resist various kinds of infections. Their significance is really great.
Violation of the vaginal biocenosis can occur for a variety of reasons. With it, the number of lactobacilli decreases, cocci are found in the smear, and many other signs of dysbiosis appear.
The emergence of all this contributes to:
- improper personal hygiene or lack thereof;
- a rare change of gaskets;
- constant wearing of synthetic underwear;
- change of sexual partners;
- abuse of antibiotics and other potent drugs;
- early onset of sex life;
- unprotected sex.
The first symptoms of a violation of the vaginal microflora should include an unpleasant odor, which under certain circumstances can be very strong. Often it is compared to the smell of herring. Also worth mentioning are symptoms such as increased discharge (we are talking about natural discharge), burning, itching.
For any of these symptoms, you must undergo a gynecological examination. The standard analysis is a smear on the microflora. The woman is located on a gynecological chair, and the smear is taken using a special sterile spatula. Douching before passing the analysis is unacceptable, since it can affect the results.
A mucus is taken in a smear from the urethra, cervical canal, vaginal fornix. Further, the material is applied to glass and dried, examined under a microscope.
White blood cells, epithelial cells, lactobacilli should be present in the smear of any healthy woman, and there may also be single red blood cells.
Single cocci in the smear are always located extracellularly. In the event that a violation of the vaginal biocenosis occurred due to a sexual infection, pathogens will be detected in the smear. For example, gonorrheal cocci in a smear are similar in shape to beans, they are always next to each other.
In some cases, a violation of the vaginal microflora is not the fault of any infectious agent. Here, analysis will show a decrease in lactobacilli, a marked increase in white blood cells. You can also observe numerous cocci in a smear, fungi.
In the event that the smear shows a violation of any permissible norms, the patient will be sent for additional examination.
Cocci in a smear: causes
The reasons are varied. If cocci are found in the smear, then most likely the woman caught a sexually transmitted disease. It is entirely possible that ignoring the rules of personal hygiene, prolonged use of antibiotics, and so on, led to the consequences of this birth.
Treatment of the disease can drag on for a long period of time. After treatment, you need to visit doctors for some time and take certain tests.