Sore throat?
Sore throat (acute tonsillitis) is an infection of the tonsils and mucous membranes around it. Inflammation can be caused by both viruses and bacteria. Epstein-Barr virus that causes kissing disease (mononucleosis) is a frequent viral cause, while streptococci are most common among bacterial causes.
Symptoms of sore throat can be
We have equipment to take rapid tests for mononucleosis and streptococci. Streptococci are examined by taking a sample from the throat and giving reliable answers.
The rapid test for mononucleosis is also very reliable, but can not be detected until after 1-2 weeks into the course of the disease. Often both tests are taken to rule out one or the other, and the doctor considers the need to take blood samples in addition. It is possible to get both kissing disease and streptococci at the same time.
Read more about tests here
Finner vi bakterier som årsak, skriver vi antibiotika når det er nødvendig og gir gode råd slik at du raskere blir frisk.
Mononukleose finnes det dessverre ingen medikamentell behandling for å kurere. Legen kan gi anbefalinger for symptomene, som for eksempel febernedsettende og smertestillende.
Author: Dr. Anne Marte Ladim
Last updated: 22.06.2022
