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Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)Toggle: English / SpanishServices at Maryland GeneralA complete list of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at MGH.Amigdalitis estreptocócica - OverviewNombres alternativosFaringitis estreptocócica; Faringitis por estreptococos Definición:Es causada por las bacterias estreptococos del grupo A y es la infección bacteriana más común de la garganta. Causas:La faringitis estreptocócica es más común en niños entre edades de 5 y 15 años, aunque cualquiera la puede contraer. La amigdalitis estreptocócica se disemina por contacto de persona a persona con las secreciones nasales o la saliva. Con frecuencia, se propaga entre miembros de la familia o personas que habitan en la misma casa.
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