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    The document discusses using a modified Centor score clinical decision rule to manage pharyngitis. A score of 0 indicates low risk for streptococcal infection and does not require antibiotic treatment. A score of 2-3 indicates intermediate risk and a rapid strep test can guide treatment. A score of 4 or higher indicates high risk and treatment with antibiotics is recommended. Other factors like recent contact with strep infection should also be considered.

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    The document discusses using a modified Centor score clinical decision rule to manage pharyngitis. A score of 0 indicates low risk for streptococcal infection and does not require antibiotic treatment. A score of 2-3 indicates intermediate risk and a rapid strep test can guide treatment. A score of 4 or higher indicates high risk and treatment with antibiotics is recommended. Other factors like recent contact with strep infection should also be considered.

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    Centor Score-Severity

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    The document discusses using a modified Centor score clinical decision rule to manage pharyngitis. A score of 0 indicates low risk for streptococcal infection and does not require antibiotic treatment. A score of 2-3 indicates intermediate risk and a rapid strep test can guide treatment. A score of 4 or higher indicates high risk and treatment with antibiotics is recommended. Other factors like recent contact with strep infection should also be considered.

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    Modified Centor score and management options using clinical decision rule during pharyngitis

    Other factors should be considered (e.g., a score of 1, but recent family contact with documented
    streptococcal infection).
    (GABHS = group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus; RADT = rapid antigen detection testing.)

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