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FeverPAIN Score for Streptococcal Pharyngitis calculator
Enter the published formula inputs below to calculate and interpret this score.
Clinical inputs
Result
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FeverPAIN score 0–2
Interpret only within the cited source population and criteria; use alongside complete clinical assessment.
Formula inputs
- 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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