Modern science has more than 25 varieties of staphylococcus, but only three of them are dangerous to humans. The most dangerous is Staphylococcus aureus. The microbe causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the human body, leads to allergic reactions, destroys the structure of cells. In addition, this microbe is very difficult to fight because of its resistance to antibiotics.
Each of us has learned to coexist with staphylococcus. He lives in our respiratory system, is always present on the skin, is in the intestinal microflora. However, in a healthy body, staphylococcus is inactive, it is restrained by other microbes. As soon as the balance is upset, the malicious microbe begins active reproduction, which is fraught with various health problems.
Where does staphylococcus come from in infants?
The most serious diseases that this microbe provokes are:
- staphylococcal pneumonia;
- staphylococcal sepsis, i.e., blood poisoning.
This microorganism also causes:
- “scalded skin” syndrome of the baby - irritation in the form of blisters resembling burns;
- conjunctivitis;
- dysbiosis with green foamy stool in the baby and colic;
- inflammation of the small and large intestines;
- inflammation of the skin around the umbilical wound;
- all kinds of purulent processes on the skin.
Where does staphylococcus come from in infants? The fact is that as soon as the baby is born, it is sterile, but from the very first minute of the child’s life, microbes begin to populate his body. They penetrate the nasopharynx, intestines, stomach, settle on the skin. And this is normal, the baby adapts to the new environment.
The problem of maternity hospitals can rightly be considered pathogenic staphylococcus. In such places, disinfection occurs strictly on schedule and quite often. It kills absolutely all microorganisms: both pathogenic and all others. And this stained space is one of the first to be occupied by Staphylococcus aureus, which, as a rule, is brought by medical staff. There is no competition, and the microbe begins to multiply actively. Staphylococcus aureus in infants settles and develops without difficulty. And all because the body of the newborn still does not know how to deal with hostile microbes.
Staphylococcus in infants: prevention
To minimize the likelihood of disease due to ingestion of these microbes into the newborn’s body, not too much is required.
- It is necessary to observe the measure when disinfecting the premises, not to completely limit visits. This will preserve the normal microflora of the environment.
- To prevent diseases that cause staphylococcus in infants, the baby should be attached to the chest as early as possible. A huge plus is that in modern maternity hospitals they allow the joint stay of the baby with the mother. Thus, the child gets used to the normal microflora through bodily contact with the mother and thanks to breast milk, which contains antibodies to protect the crumbs.
- After natural birth, you should be discharged home as soon as possible. Then you are unlikely to have to find out that there is staphylococcus in the baby. It is more correct if the baby leaves the hospital setting and begins to adapt to home as soon as possible.
- Child hygiene and treatment of the ward is naturally necessary, but without fanaticism.
Conclusion
Staphylococcus is always present in our bodies. They do not treat him, but a staphylococcal infection. Getting rid of this microorganism is, in principle, completely impossible.