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.
1 Use our online referral service when it's convenient for you, or gain electronic access to patient appointment times and subsequent clinical notes and test results.  Expertise. Mayo Clinic has tertiary and quaternary expertise found in few other medical centers, including novel treatment options and clinical trials.
Figure 40-6 is an example of a referral form.For a referral to a community resource, the medical assistant must know the patientâs name, address, and tele-phone number, as well as the particular resource needed, the diagnosis, and the reason for the service.