Oddly enough, but E. coli can not always cause only harm to the body. She is a representative of the conditionally pathogenic human flora, and without fail takes part in the digestion process. Thus, it is impossible to say that this microorganism is an exceptional evil. Without it, we simply won’t be able to function normally, we won’t be healthy. But what happens in the human body when, for example, Escherichia coli is found in a smear?
In fact, this is a very bad sign. After all, according to experts, there are two types of this microorganism. These are Citrobacter and E. coli. The wand was opened by T. Escherich at the end of the nineteenth century. And if the first type of bacteria, while in the human body, does not cause any disease, then the second is able to bring a lot of trouble. So, if, for example, Escherichia coli is found in a smear of a pregnant woman, then there is a serious danger of infecting the fetus located in the womb. In general, the presence of this microorganism can lead to a very serious form of cystitis, and will be treated for a long time and painfully.
That is why, if you have these microorganisms detected in a smear, you must immediately take emergency measures. As a rule, antibiotics are prescribed for such patients. But, as already mentioned, if Escherichia coli is found in a smear in a pregnant woman, then antibiotics must be very careful. Although, according to some doctors, the lesser of the two troubles should be chosen, and for quite a long time pregnant women are sometimes prescribed these strong medicines to combat the revealed misfortune.
But, in the event that treatment is not carried out, it is quite possible that Escherichia coli will be detected in infants. If this happened, then it is necessary that the treatment be carried out simultaneously by both the mother and the baby. The fact is that E. coli in infants can lead to dysbiosis and diarrhea. Treatment should be prescribed only by a specialist, no self-medication is allowed. As a rule, the drug "Hilak forte" and a bacteriophage are prescribed for babies. Moreover, the first must be given between feedings, because it is forbidden to take it with milk. And in order to choose the right bacteriophage, you need to do a special analysis on sensitivity to phages. After all, in fact, there are a huge number of them. But all this should be prescribed by a doctor.
If E. coli is detected in a smear, antibiotics are usually prescribed. But you need to know that long-term use of these drugs upsets the bacterial balance in the human body. E. coli naturally perishes, and then intestinal dysbiosis begins to develop . Also, in women, vaginal dysbiosis is quite common. In this case, not only chlamydia, but also other pathogens, including those described, can be found in the flora of the female body. And this happens most often due to a sharp decrease in beneficial bacteria, such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
How can an adult become infected with E. coli? As a rule, this is an oral-fecal method or sexual contact through the anus. But there are also cases when such a stick entered the human body through the blood. The consequences of infection with this microorganism are quite serious. It usually infects organs located near the intestines: the uterus, urethra, vagina, gall bladder, and so on. But in young children, this bacterium is found even in the lungs. In the event that the whole organism is completely infected, then sepsis can begin. And the consequences can be unpredictable. So, if you have Escherichia coli in a smear, then, without delay, immediately contact a specialist and begin treatment. And to identify this bacterium is possible only by examining the smear.