Estimates the likelihood of group A streptococcal pharyngitis to guide testing and antibiotics, with McIsaac age adjustment.
Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.
| Field | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature >38°C (history or measured) | — | – |
| Absence of cough | — | – |
| Tender/swollen anterior cervical nodes | — | – |
| Tonsillar swelling or exudate | — | – |
| Age | — | – |
Estimates the likelihood of group A streptococcal pharyngitis to guide testing and antibiotics, with McIsaac age adjustment.
Temperature >38°C (history or measured), Absence of cough, Tender/swollen anterior cervical nodes, Tonsillar swelling or exudate, Age.
A probability aid, not a diagnosis. Confirm with rapid antigen test or throat culture before antibiotics where feasible.
Identifies children with CSF pleocytosis who are at very low risk of bacterial (vs aseptic) meningitis (Nigrovic).
Estimates the likelihood of streptococcal pharyngitis to guide antibiotic decisions (0–5).
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