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.
Appointments at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Overview. Mayo Clinic specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) help restore movement and function to people disabled by disease or injury. PM&R physicians (called physiatrists â pronounced fiz-e-AT-rists) create therapy plans that consider the unique needs, abilities and objectives of each patient.