Streptococci are bacteria that are divided into several groups. There are a number of specific drugs available to treat each of them. Therefore, antibiotics for streptococcus may be different. Most often, these bacteria affect the mucous surfaces, as well as the skin of the hands, face and neck. In addition, this infection often manifests itself in the form of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Why do they arise
A person can become infected with streptococci through sexual contact, through saliva or mucus. Often, diseases are transmitted as a result of contact with the carrier of the infection. As a rule, Alpha bacteria cause diseases such as tonsillitis, erysipelas, pneumonia (pneumonia), periodontitis, rheumatism and scarlet fever. Streptococci belonging to group B provoke the development of inflammation of the reproductive system.
Signs of the disease
You can determine the presence of infection by the following symptoms.
- The patient's temperature rises sharply.
- Tonsils are covered with a rather thick layer of pus.
- Lymph nodes increase.
- Sore throat becomes acute and persistent.
With infection of the genitourinary system, unpleasant vaginal discharge appears, accompanied by a pungent odor. Both women and men are worried about itching and redness of the genitals. If the skin suffered as a result of infection, then a person may experience chills, drowsiness and redness, accompanied by itching. In addition, the patient's body temperature rises. Moreover, it will fluctuate from thirty-seven to thirty-nine degrees. Ultimately, the skin is covered with vesicles and scaly growths.
How to determine the disease? For this, there are methods of diagnosis. You will need smears, an X-ray of the lungs, an ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys. And also the patient takes a blood test.
How to treat
In order to get rid of streptococcal infection, patients take antibiotics. Treatment for streptococcal infection usually lasts from five to seven days. In addition, they will also need drugs that restore healthy microflora of the stomach and intestines. As a means of strengthening immunity, the doctor prescribes a course of taking vitamins. And also contribute to the rapid recovery of the procedure in the physical room. They not only improve the blood circulation, but also destroy the remnants of bacteria.
A patient will be required to follow a certain diet. For example, in the daily menu you should definitely include dishes with berries and vitamin drinks. What antibiotics do streptococcus kill best? In order to get rid of a sore throat, penicillin products are used. These are drugs such as Amoxicillin, Cefadroxil, Phenoxymethylpenicillin, Clarithromycin, Spiramycin and Linkomycin.
In the treatment of chronic fever, Prednisone and Methylprednisolone will be needed. Streptococcal infection is also well treated with Phenoxymethylpenicillin and Benzylpenicillin. To prevent possible infection due to contact with the patient, you can take "Tomicid."
The drug "Cefadroxil"
It refers to first-generation antibiotics. It is prescribed, as a rule, in the treatment of the upper respiratory tract, including ENT diseases. And also with infections of the genitourinary system, including kidneys and infections of the skin. It is difficult to imagine treatment of streptococcus with antibiotics without this remedy. The drug is not prescribed for children under six years of age. If a child has a body weight below forty kilograms, then he can take no more than thirty milligrams of the drug per day. The usual dose is 1000 milligrams per day. It is usually divided in half. In rare cases, the doctor can increase the daily intake of the drug to 3000 milligrams.
This antibiotic is contraindicated in case of acute kidney disease. Sometimes the patient may experience adverse symptoms. For example, diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea most often occur. In addition, a rash may appear on the skin, accompanied by itching. The product is stored for three years at a temperature not exceeding thirty degrees.
Antibiotic Hemomycin
It contains 500 milligrams of erythromycin, and starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, macrogol and talc are added as additional components. It is sold in the form of tablets with a bright shell. This antibiotic is for hemolytic streptococcus. With its help, they perfectly get rid of many diseases of the upper respiratory tract, as well as sexually transmitted infections. Patients who have impaired liver or kidney function should be careful and strictly adhere to the recommendations of the attending physician.
As a rule, they take the drug once a day about half an hour before meals or two hours after it. For complex diseases, a double dose of the drug is sometimes required. It must be divided in half and drunk in the morning and evening. It should be borne in mind that streptococcus without antibiotics is extremely difficult to cure. The course of treatment is usually five days. In case of an overdose, a skin rash, stomach pain, and nausea occur. Some patients may experience headache and weakness.
The drug "Amoxicillin"
It penetrates perfectly into all tissues of internal organs and prevents the development of harmful microflora. Most of the remedy comes out with urine. It is intended for the treatment of sinusitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia and the like. Sometimes doctors prescribe this antibiotic for erysipelas, dysentery, cholecystitis and inflammation of the kidneys.
It has an affordable price and a convenient dosage. It is sold in capsules or in powder for the preparation of an antibiotic solution from a group of streptococci. It is forbidden to use Amoxicillin for the treatment of children under the age of three. In addition, diseases of the stomach and intestines can also become an obstacle to taking this drug. Among the undesirable effects, there is a change in the balance of beneficial microflora in the intestines, thrush, dizziness and chills.
They use Amoxicillin in an amount not exceeding five hundred milligrams per day. Children under five are advised to take two hundred and fifty milligrams per day. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe this tool for infants. In this case, the dosage of the drug will be only twenty milligrams per day.
To prepare the solution, the powder is diluted in pure water and thoroughly mixed. A spoon is added to the preparation, the measure of which is five milliliters. The course of treatment usually lasts no more than five days. To avoid the appearance of dysbiosis, it is recommended to take Linex.
The drug "Clarithromycin"
It is a capsule or antibiotic pill that treats streptococcus. They contain from half a gram to a quarter of the active component of clarithromycin. As additional substances, magnesium stearate, colloidal dioxide and crosscarmellose are present. The product is contained in the package in an amount of from seven to fourteen pieces. It is prescribed for various diseases of the upper respiratory tract, and it is also part of the complex treatment of stomach ulcers. It is not recommended to use it for the treatment of children under the age of twelve.
In adults, the dosage of the drug is 500 milligrams per day. Usually it is divided in two. The course of treatment lasts one week. However, if necessary, the doctor may prescribe an additional intake of this drug. Clarithromycin is stored for three years out of the reach of children.
Antibiotic "Phenoxymethylpenicillin"
It belongs to the group of penicillins. This is another antibiotic that kills streptococcus. With it, you can get rid of laryngitis, stomatitis, sinusitis, erysipelas, scarlet fever and acute otitis media. The drug is sold in the form of tablets or powder for the preparation of a solution. In addition, in the pharmacy you can also find syrup for treating children. Among the side effects that often occur during the course, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, runny nose, and also loss of appetite are most often observed.
Use it as follows. Young children under twelve months of age are usually given no more than thirty milligrams per day. Adult patients, as a rule, use 0.5 grams of the drug every six hours.
If the doctor prescribes "Phenoxymethylpenicillin" as a prophylaxis of postoperative infection, then patients take two grams of the drug for two days. Extremely long treatment with this drug is not recommended. Otherwise, fungal diseases may occur.
Capsules "Linkomycin"
The main component of this tool is a substance of the same name. Calcium stearate, silica and microcrystalline cellulose are present as additives. Most often it is used for diseases of soft tissues or skin. For example, he has proven himself in the treatment of erysipelas and mastitis. In addition, Lincomycin showed good results in diseases such as arthritis, pneumonia, bronchitis and so on. Doctors note a fairly high sensitivity of streptococci to antibiotics of this series.
The drug is usually taken in one capsule two or three hours after a meal. The capsule is highly discouraged to open. It is located in a convenient gelatin shell and is therefore well swallowed even by young children. Depending on the nature of the disease, the doctor may prescribe the drug every eight hours. The course of treatment is from one week to two. If the patient has kidney and liver diseases, then the time interval between taking the drug should be increased.
As with other antibiotics, this remedy can cause dysbiosis, which is often expressed by upset stools and bloating in the stomach. In addition, dizziness and drowsiness sometimes occur. Some patients also report decreased performance. In rare cases, a rash and itching appears on the skin. The drug is stored for three years at a temperature not exceeding twenty-five degrees.
Antibacterial agent "Spiramycin"
In a pharmacy, these antibiotics for streptococcus can be found only in the form of tablets. The drug is used to treat acute otitis media, inflammation of the lungs and kidneys, diseases of the genitourinary system, acute arthritis, dermatoses and so on. As a rule, it is not prescribed for children whose weight is less than twenty kilograms.
The usual dosage of the drug for daily use is three tablets per day. The course of treatment lasts from five to fourteen days. In the event that an overdose occurs, it is recommended to do a gastric lavage. Otherwise, nausea may occur, accompanied by vomiting, as well as damage to the gastric mucosa.
The drug "Faringosept"
This tool is presented in the form of lozenges for resorption in the mouth. As you might guess, it is prescribed for diseases of the throat and upper respiratory tract. He is well established among antibiotics acting on streptococcus. In addition, he showed himself well in the complex treatment of middle ear inflammation. The number of candies used per day should not exceed five. And also children under the age of seven are given no more than three candies per day. In case of an overdose, a rash and itching sometimes occur on the surface of the skin. The shelf life of this popular product is only two years at a temperature of no higher than twenty-five degrees.
Additional treatment
In addition to taking antibiotics for streptococcus, immunity strengthening drugs are also prescribed. For example, it is most often recommended to use Echinacea and Immunal tablets. To remove toxins from the body that are formed as a result of the death of microbes, you can use a drug such as Smecta or just use activated charcoal. Take it based on the weight of the patient. That is, for every ten kilograms you will need one tablet of the drug. For example, if a patient has a weight of sixty kilograms, then the amount of sorbent used will be seven pieces per day.
In addition, when treated with antibiotics for streptococcus, it is very often impossible to do without bifid-containing drugs. A drug such as Linex has proven itself in the best way. You can also use Bifidobacterin or just drink yogurt. To prevent an allergic reaction, doctors prescribe "Zoteks" or "Suprastin."