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FeverPAIN Score for Streptococcal Pharyngitis calculator

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  • fever 24h
  • purulence
  • attend rapidly
  • inflamed tonsils
  • no cough or coryza

Primary source

Little P et al. Clinical score and rapid antigen detection test to guide antibiotic use for sore throats: randomised controlled trial of PRISM (primary care streptococcal management). BMJ. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f5836. PMID: 24114306. Scope: FeverPAIN score (0–5) sums fever in past 24 hours, purulence, attendance within 3 days, inflamed tonsils, and absence of cough/coryza. (2013)

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