Centor criteria

  • Facts:
    For suspected streptococcal pharyngitis
    3 out of 4 required
  • History / PE:
    1.) Fever
    2.) Tonsillar exudate
    3.) Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy
    4.) Lack of a cough
  • Associated With:
    Acute pharyngitis



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July 18th 2010