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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
GAS pharyngitis is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis.[1] Worldwide, the incidence of group A stretococcal pharyngitis (GAS) is estimated to be above 616 million cases annually.[2] It commonly affects children aged 5-15 years and is rare in children age less than 3 years.[3] GAS pharyngitis is common in winter and early spring season.[3]
Epidemiology
- GAS pharyngitis is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis.[1]
Demographics
The following demographic factors may affect the incidence and prevalence of GAS pharyngitis.[3]
Age
Group A streptococcal pharyngitis commonly affects children aged 5-15 years and is rare in children age less than 3 years.[3]
Sex
Men and women are affected equally by Group A streptococcal pharyngitis.[3]
Race
There is no racial predilection to Group A streptococcal pharyngitis.[3]
Environmental factors
GAS pharyngitis is common in winter and early spring.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cohen-Poradosu R, Kasper DL (2007). "Group A streptococcus epidemiology and vaccine implications". Clin Infect Dis. 45 (7): 863–5. doi:10.1086/521263. PMID 17806050.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carapetis JR, Steer AC, Mulholland EK, Weber M (2005). "The global burden of group A streptococcal diseases". Lancet Infect Dis. 5 (11): 685–94. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(05)70267-X. PMID 16253886.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 http://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-hcp/strep-throat.html Accessed on October 18, 2016