Will the antibiotic "Augmentin" be correct for Streptococcus agalactiae in the vagina? In the leaflet it is written that it is an antibiotic that is used to ban the urinary tract, there is nothing about the vagina.. will it help if the infection occurs in the vagina
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Olga Sierpniowska Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
Augumentin, a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, can be used to treat Streptococcus agalactiae. The final decision on the best therapeutic choice lies with the doctor who saw your result. Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) is a bacterium that is part of the natural human microflora and occurs in the digestive system and genitourinary tract. Since the genital tract is in their vicinity, vaginal colonization often occurs. The microorganism is widespread, up to 10-30% of women can be its carriers without negative consequences for health. However, in some of them, the bacterium causes inflammation of the urinary or genital tract and the occurrence of characteristic symptoms along with the risk of spreading bacteria in the body. Streptococcus agalactiae is particularly dangerous in pregnant patients because it can cause numerous complications. There is also a risk of infection of the fetus, for which such an infection is very dangerous. The treatment itself is not complicated, it consists in the administration of an antibiotic from the penicillin group and usually goes well, but the infection can recur. The partner of an infected woman can also be a carrier of streptococcus. Infection is favored by a lack of hand hygiene. I enclose additional information: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/8049/augmentin-875-mg-125-mg-tabletki-powlekane/apteki/w-warszawie https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/fakty-i-mity-o-antybiotykach
I will add that a year ago in the culture of urine came out to me the same bacterium.. is this something serious? Is it possible to cure?