Most sore throats are caused by colds, the flu, coxsackie virus or mono (mononucleosis). Bacteria that can cause pharyngitis in some cases: 1  Strep throat is caused by group A streptococcus.  Less commonly, bacterial diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause sore throat.
To call for an appointment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota simply call 1-507-284-2111 and a friendly Mayo Clinic person will patiently answer all your questions, guide you through the process, and make your appointment.
Mayo Clinic accepts appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System sites. Mayo Clinic specialists have a variety of treatment options, depending on the source of your GI bleeding: Endoscopic cryotherapy freezes abnormal blood vessels in the stomach. 2  Endoscopic intravariceal cyanoacrylate injection uses a special glue to treat difficult bleeding from varices in the stomach. 3  Angiographic embolization injects particles directly into a blood vessel to stop bleeding.