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Acute Pharyngotonsillitis
Clinical checklist — answer from history and examination.
1
How many modified Centor criteria are present?
Choose one
Fever > 38°C · tonsillar exudate · tender anterior cervical nodes · absence of cough
0 – 1 criteria
1
2 criteria
2
3 – 4 criteria
3
2
Is there documented fever / temperature?
Choose one
High grade fever (> 38.5°C)
1
Low grade fever (< 38.5°C)
2
Afebrile (No fever at all)
3
3
Known penicillin allergy?
Yes or no
Yes
1
No
2
4
History of peptic ulcer or NSAID intolerance?
Yes or no
Yes
1
No
2
5
Associated symptoms (select all that apply):
Select all that apply (optional)
Leave empty if none.
Severe painful swallowing
1
Runny nose / nasal congestion
2
Hoarseness of voice
3
0
of 4 required answered
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