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.
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Spanish translation of 'referral'. ( 1 medicine, psychology and psychiatry) â ask your GP for a referral to a clinical psychologist pÃ­dale a su mÃ©dico que le envÃ­e a un psicÃ³logo clÃ­nico. â letter of referral volante m mÃ©dico. ( 2 to higher authority) remisiÃ³n f. ( 3 law) [of case] remisiÃ³n f.