What causes white spots on the back of the throat, and when should they be medically assessed in Europe?

White spots on throat explained: tonsillitis, strep throat, viral infection, oral thrush, tonsil stones, and red flag symptoms.

In this episode, we outline common causes of white patches or spots in the throat and how doctors distinguish bacterial from viral infections under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• How streptococcal tonsillitis presents (fever, sore throat, swollen glands)

• The difference between viral pharyngitis and bacterial strep throat

• What tonsil stones (tonsilloliths) are and how they form

• How oral thrush (candida infection) appears

• When rapid strep testing or throat culture is recommended

• The role of antibiotics in confirmed bacteria ...