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Centor Score (McIsaac) calculator

Enter the published formula inputs below to calculate and interpret this score.

Clinical inputs

Age 3–14 adds 1 point; age ≥45 subtracts 1 point

Result

Complete all required inputs to calculate the score.

Formula inputs

  • History of fever
  • Absence of cough
  • Tonsillar exudates
  • Tender anterior cervical adenopathy
  • Age (years)Accepted range: 1 to 120

Primary source

McIsaac WJ et al. Empirical validation of guidelines for the management of pharyngitis in children and adults. JAMA (2004)

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