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Centor score (modified/McIsaac)
Likelihood of streptococcal pharyngitis and need for testing.
Centor score (modified/McIsaac)
Tonsillar exudate or swelling
Tender/swollen anterior cervical nodes
Temperature >38 °C
Absence of cough
Age
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When to use
- Estimating the probability of group A streptococcal pharyngitis in patients with sore throat, to target testing and antibiotics.
Formula
One point each for tonsillar exudate, tender anterior cervical nodes, fever >38 °C, and absence of cough; age adjustment +1 (3–14 y), 0 (15–44 y), −1 (≥45 y).