Viral Pharyngitis Risk Factors

What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Viral Pharyngitis? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.

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Viral Pharyngitis Risks


A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

Risk factors include:

  • Age: children
  • Cigarette smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke
  • Living or working in close quarters such as:
    • Daycare
    • School
    • Military forces
  • Diabetes
  • Lowered immunity due to:
    • Excess fatigue
    • Poor eating habits
    • Poor hygiene
    • Recent illness


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