What increases my risk for strep throat?
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Strep throat is due to a contagious infection. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you may be at increased risk for developing strep throat.
- Are you a teenager or younger? Or do you have a job where you work with children?
- Do you work or live with many people inside a small building or space?
- Do you skip washing your hands throughout the day?
Strep throat is due to a contagious infection. If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you may be at increased risk for developing strep throat. Are you a teenager or younger? Or do you have a job where you work with children? Do you... More -
Healthwise answered:Your risk of getting strep throat increases if you come in close contact with others, especially children, who have a strep infection.
The size of a child's tonsils isn't a risk factor for throat infections. Children or adults who have had their tonsils removed can still get strep throat.
Your risk of getting strep throat increases if you come in close contact with others, especially children, who have a strep infection. The size of a child's tonsils isn't a risk factor for throat infections. Children or adults who have had their... More
