Estimates the likelihood of streptococcal pharyngitis to guide antibiotic decisions (0–5).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fever in the last 24 h | — | – |
| Purulence (pus on tonsils) | — | – |
| Attend rapidly (≤3 days of onset) | — | – |
| Severely inflamed tonsils | — | – |
| No cough or coryza | — | – |
Estimates the likelihood of streptococcal pharyngitis to guide antibiotic decisions (0–5).
Fever in the last 24 h, Purulence (pus on tonsils), Attend rapidly (≤3 days of onset), Severely inflamed tonsils, No cough or coryza.
A probability aid; GAS pharyngitis is uncommon under age 3. Combine with clinical judgement and local testing/prescribing policy.
Estimates the likelihood of group A streptococcal pharyngitis to guide testing and antibiotics, with McIsaac age adjustment.
Identifies children with CSF pleocytosis who are at very low risk of bacterial (vs aseptic) meningitis (Nigrovic).
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