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* Centor RM et al. The diagnosis of strep throat in adults. Med Decis Making. 1981;1:239-246. PMID 6763125. | |||
* McIsaac WJ et al. A clinical score to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. CMAJ. 1998;158:75-83. PMID 9475915. | |||
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Revision as of 12:54, 21 March 2026
Interactive Modified Centor (McIsaac) Score calculator for strep pharyngitis. Requires the calculator gadget.
Usage: {{Centor Calculator}}
| Criteria | No (0) | Yes (+1) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonsillar exudates or swelling | 0 | 1 |
| Tender/swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes | 0 | 1 |
| Temperature >38°C (100.4°F) | 0 | 1 |
| Absence of cough | 0 | 1 |
| Age modifier (McIsaac modification) | ||
| Age 3–14 years | 0 | 1 (+1) |
| Age 15–44 years | (0 points — default) | |
| Age ≥45 years | 0 | -1 (−1) |
| Modified Centor Score | 0 / 5 | |
| Interpretation & Management | |
|---|---|
| ≤0 | ~1–2.5% strep probability — No testing or antibiotics needed. |
| 1 | ~5–10% strep probability — No testing or antibiotics needed (optional rapid strep if high clinical suspicion). |
| 2–3 | ~11–35% strep probability — Rapid strep testing recommended; treat if positive. |
| 4–5 | ~51–53% strep probability — Consider empiric antibiotics or rapid strep test. |
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