Strep throat risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of strep throat include youth (especially between 5 and 15 years of age), close contact with others who are infected with streptococcal pharyngitis, and crowded conditions.[1]
Risk factors
Risk factors
Common risk factors in the development of strep throat are:[1]
- Younger age (5-15 years)
- Close contact with others infected with streptococcal pharyngitis
- Crowded conditions (such as in schools, military barracks, and daycare centers)
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-hcp/strep-throat.html Accessed on October 18, 2016
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