Streptococcus bacteria is the main causative agent of many diseases that affect humans and animals, being able to transmit from one animal to another and is that these bacteria can cause cell death of erythrocytes that found in the blood of animals and of human beings.
Streptococcus bacteria is the cause of various diseases in dogs, so take note how we can prevent before regretting.
These bacteria are classified into several groups
- Group A includes pyogenes bacteria and these can cause serious problems such as rheumatic fever, pharyngitis and postpartum fever.
- Group B is made up of agalactia, this is an agent that produces complications such as meningitis and can affect puppies.
- Group C and G is made up of different species of bacteria, This group produces many problems that will form pus in various parts of the body and is that Streptococcus produces complications in the mouth and teeth such as inflammation of the gums and dental abscesses.
- El mutans streptococcus produces tooth decay because lactic acid destroys dental calcium leaving teeth more vulnerable.
- And finally you have to name the cyanobacteria that causes the strongest problems such as meningitis, sinusitis and pneumonia.
This is a disease that can affect a large number of animals, are usually found in the genital areas, in the intestine and in the respiratory tract, and can cause infections in all types and breeds of dogs and there are many means of transmission and can be endogenous and exogenous.
There may also be factors related to age, because it tends to affect old dogs and puppies and that is, dogs that are subjected to surgical treatments must be very well cared for in the postoperative phase because they are more prone to bacterial infection. One factor that can aid transmission is the environments where many animals are found and animals can also be affected. dogs sharing food with an infected dog, since it is transmitted through saliva.
It is worth remembering that most diseases that are caused by bacteria are zoonoses, so it is important to see the symptoms of this infection in pets, to avoid contact with them until a specialist is consulted.
Diseases caused by the bacteria
The diseases caused by this bacterium can be fatal for all animals, but it must be remembered that this is a disease that has different symptoms and complications in each animal.
In dogs the most common symptoms include tonsillitis, pain, fever, cellulitis, pneumonia, listlessness, trouble eating, and cough. More serious complications can be damage to the nervous system, miscarriages, and urinary infections.
This bacteria can also cause toxic shock syndrome It can affect different areas of the body such as the skin, kidneys, membranes, and gastric system. In cats these symptoms can also include cough, listlessness, pain, fever, but unlike in dogs, dermatitis and respiratory problems will be highlighted here.
It is important consult a specialist hardly any of these symptoms are identified because this is a disease that is transmitted between animals and between humans. Although the symptoms are very common in all diseases, a laboratory test can tell us whether or not you have the bacteriaThis is why it is important to visit a specialist. For the diagnosis, the veterinarian will collect a small sample to analyze it, but can also order other tests to corroborate.
Antibiotics hurt to be recommended for this disease, but only a specialist will say which one is indicated for our pets and thus make sure they have a complete treatment. In severe cases, surgery may be required, but this should be recommended by a professional veterinarian, because self-medication or unnecessary surgeries can increase the risk of the disease and they can lead our pet to death.