Strep throat risk factors
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Risk factors
Common risk factors in the development of strept throat are:[1]
- Younger age 5-15 years
- Close contact with the other person having streptococcal pharyngitis
- Crowding, such as in schools, military barracks, and daycare centers
References
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-hcp/strep-throat.html Accessed on October 18, 2016