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To research the causes of Acute pharyngitis, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Acute pharyngitis: 1  Irritation of pharynx. 2  Infection of tonsils. 3  Irritation of tonsils.  Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal 1  infections. GABHS infections.  Bacterial 1  pharyngitis. Viral pharyngitis.
Pharyngitis is primarily caused by bacteria and viruses. When evaluating a patient with a sore throat, it is important to differentiate pharyngitis caused by Group A streptococcus (GAS) from that caused by other pathogens. GAS is the most common cause of pharyngitis that is treatable with antibiotics.During the winter, approximately 15-25% of all cases of pharyngitis in children will be due to streptococcal infection. In adults this number is closer to 10%.hen evaluating a patient with a sore throat, it is important to differentiate pharyngitis caused by Group A streptococcus (GAS) from that caused by other pathogens. GAS is the most common cause of pharyngitis that is treatable with antibiotics.