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The infections or diseases that could include sore throat symptoms or swollen glands are: 1) A common cold can cause mild sore throat 2) Amoebic Meningoencephalitis – an infection of the brain and the membranes covering the brain (meninges) caused by an amoeba (a microscopic one-celled organism) shows sore throat as a symptom. 3) Acute glandular fever – an infection caused by EBV virus or the Epstein Barr Virus virus shows symptoms of sore throat and swollen glands. It is also called Infectious Mononucleosis or the Kissing Disease. 4) Epiglottitis – infection in which there is swelling of part of the throat which may result in obstruction in breathing. Epiglottitis may occur in Haemophilus influenzae type b (or Hib). One symptom of epiglottitis is sore throat and also difficulty in breathing and swallowing. 5) Influenza – infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza virus shows sore throat as a symptom. 6) Measles – during early infection, sore throat is noticed. 7) Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection – Scratchy sore throat, sore chest and sore trachea (the large airway between the mouth and lungs) are some symptoms seen. 8) Psittacosis – lung infection caused bacteria carried by wild and domestic birds. Sore throat and swollen lymph glands are symptoms seen, besides many other symptoms. 9) Q Fever – sore throat is one symptom seen 10) SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) – is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV virus. Sore throat is a noted symptom. 11) Streptococcal sore throat – is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils. Symptoms include sore throat and tender, swollen glands in the neck. 12) Pharyngitis - an inflammation of the pharynx that frequently results in a sore throat. It may be caused by a variety of microorganisms. 12) Rubella or German Measles – One symptom is swollen glands especially at the back of the neck. 13) Toxoplasmosis – Common infection caused by a parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. Swollen glands can occur as a symptom.
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