FeverPAIN Score: Validated alternative to Centor. Optimized for primary care decisions regarding antibiotic strategies for acute sore throat.
Management Recommendation
Low risk (13–18%)
Symptoms unlikely to benefit from antibiotics. Provide self-care guidance.
Verified
Last Review: 2026-07-17
| 0–1 points | Low risk (13-18%). Use "No Antibiotic" strategy. |
| 2 points | Intermediate risk (30%). Consider "Delayed Antibiotic" strategy. |
| 3 points | Moderate risk (39%). Consider "Delayed Antibiotic" strategy. |
| 4–5 points | High risk (62-65%). Use "Immediate" or "Delayed" antibiotic strategy. |
Little P et al. • Br J Gen Pract.. 2013;63(612):e476-83. Formally validated FeverPAIN as a viable alternative to the Centor criteria.
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to FeverPAIN Score for Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to FeverPAIN Score for Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to FeverPAIN Score for Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
