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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.
Less commonly, pharyngitis is caused by a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections do require antibiotics. The most common bacterial infection of the throat is strep throat, which is caused by streptococcus A. Rare causes of bacterial pharyngitis include gonorrhea, chlamydia, and corynebacterium.n addition to a sore throat, strep throat can cause: 1  trouble swallowing. 2  red throat with white patches. 3  swollen lymph nodes. 4  fever. 5  chills. 6  loss of appetite and nausea. 7  unusual taste in mouth.