Risk Factors for Group A Streptococcal Infections
List of Risk Factors for Group A Streptococcal Infections
The list of risk factors mentioned for Group A Streptococcal Infections in various sources includes:
Risk factors discussion:
Some strains of group A streptococci (GAS) cause severe
infection. Those at greatest risk include children with chickenpox;
persons with suppressed immune systems; burn victims; elderly
persons with cellulitis, diabetes, blood vessel disease, or cancer;
and persons taking steroid treatments or chemotherapy. Intravenous
drug users also are at high risk. Severe GAS disease may also occur
in healthy persons with no known risk factors. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
About risk factors:
Risk factors for Group A Streptococcal Infections are factors that do not seem
to be a direct cause of the disease,
but seem to be associated in some way.
Having a risk factor for Group A Streptococcal Infections
makes the chances
of getting a condition higher but does
not always lead to Group A Streptococcal Infections.
Also, the absence of any risk factors
or having a protective factor does not necessarily
guard you against getting Group A Streptococcal Infections.
For general information and a list of risk factors,
see the risk center.
