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.
The Mayo Building. Vivien provides a first-floor tour of the Mayo Building, including Heritage Hall, which provides interesting exhibits on the history of Mayo Clinic. This tour also touches on the International Center and concierge desk. The Mayo Building is connected to the Gonda Building, which is also connected directly to the Methodist campus of the Mayo Clinic Hospital â Rochester, so you can move throughout the downtown campus without having to go outside.