Flying fire is an infectious disease that streptococcal bacteria provokes, 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 lesion area on the upper layers of the skin a small bubble is formed, filled with liquid. Over time, the process becomes inflammatory, and the plaque turns red, and its surface becomes rough.
Etiology
In the body of every person live beneficial and pathogenic bacteria. The streptococcal group is a cross between them, it is positioned as conditionally pathogenic. 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 are activated, which leads to the development of the disease.
In representatives of the older age group, flying fire occurs as a result of damage to the epithelial layer of the skin and mucous membrane. The bacterium is so active that a small enough trauma for its penetration into the body. For example, in the place of an injection, scratch or scuff. If a person has a low level of protective function, he becomes ill, since the body can not suppress pathogenic microflora.
Factors contributing to the development of streptoderma are:
- non-observance of personal hygiene ;
- regular overwork;
- stressful situations;
- the progression of chronic and acquired diseases that reduce immunity;
- unbalanced nutrition;
- frequent damage to the skin.
Flying fire in representatives of the 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 spot 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 disease, which is due to the weak 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, an increase in lymph nodes is noted.
Most often, such parts of the body as the face, buttocks, arms and legs are affected. As for the diameter of the rashes, it can vary depending 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 a flying fire, and the characteristic spots described above help in this. To obtain detailed information about the causative agent of the disease, the doctor prescribes microflora culture and antibiotic resistance. If necessary, a general blood test can be prescribed to the patient, which shows the level of ESR and white blood cells.
Disease treatment
If a flying fire was diagnosed in a child or an adult, then it is necessary to treat it, otherwise the infection will acquire immunity, and the patient's condition will become extremely serious.
The necessary medications are prescribed by the attending physician, and also provides a medication schedule. These are mainly antibiotics. If the disease does not become acute, then the patient does not need to be in the hospital, but he should be isolated from healthy people: children are not allowed to attend kindergarten and school, and adults are not allowed to attend educational institutions, work and crowded places.
Accelerate the healing process by additional measures.
- The first 4 days after detection of infection, you can not take a bath. This will help to prevent the spread of infection throughout the body.
- Hygienic 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 lesion.
- The patient must use a personal set of dishes.
- It is necessary to carry out a daily change of bed linen and ventilate the room.
After complete recovery, the spots of the former plaques will remain whitish spots. The period of complete recovery depends on the complexity of the disease.