Strep Throat

What Increases Your Risk

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 is not a risk factor for throat infections. Children or adults who have had their tonsils removed can still get strep throat.

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Author:	Sabra L. Katz-Wise	Last Updated: August 29, 2006
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology
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