Leptotrix, what is it? At its core is an infectious disease. These bacteria multiply in water, and also live in the oral cavity of animals and humans. Their separate appearance can be found in the vagina. Leptotrix oxidizes the carbonate salt of iron oxide and turn it into connective tissue. The excreted iron oxide saturates the vagina, and it takes on a rusty yellow color.
It is possible that deposits of lake and swamp ores occurred due to the metabolism of bacteria of the Leptotrix genus. What kind of bacteria is this that can exist in the oral cavity, and in the plaque between the teeth, and on themselves? If there is a violation of tooth enamel, then acids are formed in the mouth that contribute to the development of parasites. The bacteria can invade the tooth and cause it to soften.
Most often, leptotrix in a smear is found in the presence of mixed genital infections, such as chlamydia, trichomoniasis, vaginal vaginosis and candidiasis. Leptotrix vaginal is not transmitted to men.
Kinds
It can be said of the leptotrix bacterium that this is a conditionally pathogenic flora that is found in the oropharynx and vagina. If bacteria are detected in the smear, then this indicates pathogenic changes in microflora. Not all cases require treatment. If there is no sign of infection or disease, then therapy is not necessary.
Basically, two types of leptotrix are distinguished in medicine: bacteria that contribute to the development of vaginal leptotrichosis, and representatives that cause an oral cavity disease.
Symptoms of the disease
Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium leptotrix can enter the human body with tap water, as well as while swimming in pools and ponds. This disease is not sexually transmitted. With infection of the oral cavity, some unpleasant symptoms are completely absent. If the number of bacteria increases significantly, then a sensation of the presence of a foreign body in the pharynx may occur.
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. So leptotrix can be so inconspicuous. What is it, people with weakened immunity, who have a blood pathology or cancer , learn . Often a bacterium is found in the vagina in women who use the intrauterine device.
Leptotrix treatment
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 the microscopic picture characteristic of this disease - bacterial chains of leptotrix are detected. What kind of disease is this is determined by cultural research.
Before starting a course of therapy, it is necessary to get rid of candida and other mucus in which leptotrix bacteria can exist. With a diagnosis of leptotrix in the mouth, treatment is not required at all. In standard situations, effective antibiotic therapy is used. In addition, iodine preparations with an increase in dosage and specific immunization with a vaccine are used.