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he ministry of health Due to the development of a new alert Strep epidemic.
According to the last national epidemiological bulletinThere are 650 registered cases across the country and the upward trend is expected to continue.
For a leadership portfolio Carla Vizzottithe new variable is what causes pictures like this Pharyngitis and angina pectoris.
Be alert for cases of strep, what symptoms does this bacteria produce?
The scientific name of the pathogen is Streptococcus pyogenes. According to official reports, the country reported 643 cases as of November 18, a number that surpassed the previous high recorded in 2018, forcing its inclusion in the report. National Health Surveillance System.
Among the main symptoms, the following symptoms are the most prominent:
- fever;
- pain in swallow;
- pain throat (redness);
- tonsil red and swollen;
- stains or Pussy spots in tonsils;
- Red dot palate (petechiae);
- inflammation Ganglion to the neck,
- rash(dermatitis).
Be wary of strep cases, how is the bacteria spread?
he ministry of health The report said most invasive cases occurred in people under 16 years old, while just over 30% occurred in people over 50 years old. Meanwhile, the most affected group are 17-year-olds.
Infected people spread the bacteria by talking, coughing, or sneezing, which produces respiratory droplets containing the pathogen.
This is why an emphasis on personal hygiene and hand washing is urged.
What is the treatment for illnesses caused by strep bacteria?
Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A Streptococcus (GAS), is the most common bacterium that causes pharyngitis.In addition to causing other skin lesions such as impetigo, cellulite, and scarlet fever.However, sometimes it can be rendered as Severe forms or aggressive disease (SGAI), with fatal effects.
In Argentina, the mortality rate from this bacterium is 14%.
Improper treatment may lead to postimmune diseases such as poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever sharp and heart disease In order to avoid these conditions, rheumatism is treated with bacteria antibioticgenerally speaking penicillin Adaptable to all strains.