Modified Centor Score for Strep Pharyngitis

Estimates probability that pharyngitis is streptococcal in nature, and suggests management course.

Patient Age Range (not valid for under 2)
  • +1
  • 0
  • -1
Exudate or Swelling on Tonsils? +1
Tender/swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes? +1
Fever? (T > 38° C, 100.4° F) +1
Absence of Cough? +1
Probability of Strep Pharyngitis

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