Treatment of salmonellosis in children

In milder cases of salmonellosis in children older than three months, your doctor may decide not to prescribe antibiotic therapy, since in such cases it does not reduce the time course of the disease, but may increase the period in which the bacteria are usually eliminated from the body with feces. Treatment involves regular hydration of the body, to prevent dehydration, and, if necessary, correction of the balance of electrolytes using intravenous nutrient solutions. Antidiarrhoeal medications administered only under severe diarrhea because they can slow the healing process.

Typically, doctors prescribe antibiotics and hospitalization if the patient is under the age of three months, or if a child under the age of salmonellosis a year causes a high fever (body temperature over 39 degrees Celsius). They may also be hospitalized children with immunodeficiency, neoplasms and chronic gastrointestinal disease.

For the treatment of salmonellosis Treatment of salmonellosis - Recommendations for all ages   children commonly used antibiotics such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole, cephalosporin (cefotaxime or ceftriaxone). Depending on the form and severity of the disease, the treatment can last from two to six weeks.

With the threat of severe, life-threatening complications of Salmonella infection can be assigned a short-term course of taking high doses of corticosteroids. According to experts, up to 40% of all strains of Salmonella netifoidnoy are resistant to several types of antibiotics, so it may take some time before the doctor will be able to choose an effective medicine. Despite this, in most cases, antibiotic therapy gives very good results.

Than to treat salmonellosis Salmonellosis - features of the disease   children at home. If the child is appointed home treatment, the main task of the parents - to see to it that he just took drugs and drank a lot of fluids. The latter is very important, as diarrhea can lead to dehydration, and it is extremely negative impact on human health. Typically, sick children is recommended to feed liquid food, and to include in the diet of solid food only when the diarrhea starts to take place. In the first few days should follow BRAT-diet (BRAT - an abbreviation of the English names of the products that are the basis of this diet - bananas Bananas: the benefits and harms health , Rice, applesauce, toast). By the usual diet must proceed gradually, carefully watching how the baby moves inclusion in the diet of each new product.

Infants continue to feed milk or formula Dairy mixture - selection of useful power With caution, which should elaborate a doctor.

Prevention of salmonellosis in children

Parents of young children need to see to it that they do not touch the food, animals and objects, which may be Salmonella. In addition to animals and products mentioned above, Salmonella can occur in the soil on the tools used for working in the garden, and so forth. If a child is touched to something that can be a source of infection, immediately wash his hands.

From an early age to teach a child to wash their hands after using the toilet, after a walk, and most importantly - before eating. Also, explain to him that you can not eat unwashed fruits and vegetables.

Do not cut the meat and vegetables, you will be eaten raw, on the same cutting board. Knives and other equipment after handling raw meat should be thoroughly cleaned with special means and hot water. Store fresh meat and seafood in a separate cooler.

Be sure to wash your hands each time after changing a diaper, touching raw meat, a clean toilet for animals, touching animals, reptiles and birds, as well as working in the garden.

Bacterial rash

Prevention: Strategy to prevent bacterial rash and varies depending on many factors, because each rash transmitted differently.

Impetigo infection occurs when bacteria infect a cut or scratch on the skin and spread when your child scratches the open wounds. Prevent impetigo by trimming the nails of your child, and do everything possible to keep him or her from scratching. If your child has an open wound or cut, clean them with soap and water. Then apply on the wounds antibiotic ointment or cream and a bandage. In addition, if one child in your home is infected impetigo, keep his or her bed linens, towels and washcloths apart from healthy children.

Scarlet fever spreads in the same way as many viral rashes when coughing or sneezing. To prevent scarlet fever Scarlet fever - threatening complications Make sure that you wash your hands and follow the same prevention tips listed above for viral rash.

Lyme disease comes from infected tick bites stuck to your skin and vprysnuvshih bacteria into the bloodstream. To prevent children from contracting Lyme disease, follow these tips:

• Avoid wooded or grassy areas, walk along the paths and trails.
• Wear light colored clothing and cover your body with long pants, long-sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes and a hat.
• Conduct a thorough check, as soon as you get home. Removing ticks within a few hours after the merger reduces the chance of contracting Lyme disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it takes 36 to 48 hours to get sick with Lyme disease.
• Always use insect repellent. Keep in mind that repellents with more than 30% DEET safe for children and does not provide additional protection. Do not use repellents on children under the age of two months, and never spray near the eyes or mouth. To apply mosquito repellent on a child's face in the first place, apply spray repellent on your hands and then rub on his or her face. As soon as you get home, wash your child's skin with soap and water to remove detergent residue.

Treatment: As with the viral rashes if the pain or fever associated with a bacterial rash, use ibuprofen Ibuprofen: anti-inflammatory drug   or acetaminophen. However, unlike viral lesions, the physician may prescribe antibiotics Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future?   for the treatment of bacterial rash.

Other common rashes eczema and hives

Prevention: Prevention of rash such as eczema and urticaria, has more in common with a stop outbreaks than actually prevent the disease itself, because the causes of the two eruptions can be complex. The source of eczema may be a genetic link, but doctors are still unsure as to what exactly causes the disease. The rash can be caused by allergies or reactions to environmental stimuli. For parents who are trying to avoid the outbreak of rashes are some useful tips:

• Eczema often happens when the skin is dry, so maintaining a moist skin is the key to its prevention. Short, infrequent baths and showers with warm water (not hot) can help. Also, use gentle, moisturizing cleansers such as Calendula, moisturizing baby shampoo. Then, patting, wipe your baby's skin dry with a towel, apply a gentle baby lotion or oil to improve hydration.
• Urticaria often occurs after contact with an allergen, keep your child away from foods or other stimuli to which he or she is allergic. Write down any foods that cause a reaction, and read labels to avoid these ingredients.
• Treatment: For some types of scars, such as bacterial rashes, treatment is available to eliminate the rash. But for other such treatment exists. In both cases, there are tools that will help ease your child's symptoms. To treat itching caused by eczema, your doctor may prescribe a steroid cream. Although urticaria can often occur without treatment, the cases that last for a long period, may require antihistamines to reduce symptoms. When eczema and urticaria The following tools can soothe itchy skin and reduce the burning:
• Moderate symptoms of using bath: oatmeal or baking soda (cool hives, eczema warm water). Then wrap the skin cool, wet dressings.
• Avoid further irritation: Encourage your child so that he does not scratch the skin or wear gloves. Avoid putting your child in a scratchy, tight clothes, especially wool. Stay away from any irritants that can cause another outbreak of the rash, such as detergents with dyes or fragrances or any known allergens.

Some types of scars may look similar, but not every rash responds to the same treatment. Because of this, you should always consult your doctor for a diagnosis to treatment of any child's rash Children rash: the main causes of   at home. Also, remember, if your child's rash does not improve or worsens, seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid secondary infection.