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 right to treatment within 18 weeks from your referral date does not include maternity services or non-medical consultant-led mental health services. There are also some exceptions where the right to treatment within 18 weeks does not apply. Examples include if: 1  you choose to wait longer.ou will be given an outpatient appointment to see the consultant at a hospital, but you wonât have to stay overnight. Waiting times may vary between hospitals. Your choice of hospital may depend on a range of factors, including: 1  your GP's recommendation. 2  how soon you need to start treatment.