Patient's question:
Hello, how is the treatment for tonsil abscess? Is there any good method for treatment? Please give me some advice from a doctor.Doctor's answer:
The ASO test is an in vitro toxin-antitoxin neutralization test used to determine the titer of anti-O antibodies in a patient's serum. If the titer exceeds 1:500, it can help diagnose rheumatic fever in conjunction with clinical symptoms.Significance of elevated ASO levels:
1. Streptococcal infections, scarlet fever, impetigo, streptococcal pharyngitis, tonsillitis. It has indirect diagnostic value for rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis. If repeated test results show an increase and are accompanied by accelerated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, it can aid in diagnosis.
2. Some non-hemolytic streptococcal infections: viral hepatitis, nephrotic syndrome, tuberculosis, connective tissue diseases, subacute bacterial endocarditis, multiple myeloma, etc.
If the first condition applies, the focus should be on anti-hemolytic streptococcal medications. For other issues, liver function tests and renal function tests should be conducted to clarify the diagnosis.