PaedsPaediatrics
Modified Centor / McIsaac Score for Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Estimates probability of Group A streptococcal pharyngitis to guide antibiotic prescribing and swab testing.
Tonsillar exudate or swelling
Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy
Fever (temperature > 38 °C)
Absence of cough
Age group
Reference: McIsaac WJ et al. CMAJ 1998
Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: McIsaac WJ et al. CMAJ 1998.
More Paediatrics Calculators
PaedsWestley Croup Score
Quantifies croup severity across five clinical parameters to guide triage and treatment decisions.
PaedsPEWS
Detects early clinical deterioration in hospitalised children across behaviour, cardiovascular, and respiratory domains.
PaedsKocher Criteria
Predicts probability of septic arthritis in children to differentiate from transient synovitis of the hip.