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Putrid throat: a historic term for a severely inflamed throat, with tissue destruction, and fetid odor, often due to strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) or diphtheria. REFERENCE: Kasper, D., et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine..
Throat Fungal Infection. Fungal infection of the throat is also called thrush. This fungal infection of the throat might cause serious problems in people who are having a weak immune system. This type of fungal infection of the throat is also called Candidiasis.