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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

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

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)

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