Question

An 18-year-old complains of sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Examination reveals enlarged tonsils with exudates and tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Which is the Centor criterion that also contributes to antibiotic prescribing consideration?

Accepted Answer

Fever >38°C

Answer

Cough presence

Answer

Age >45 years

Answer

Posterior cervical nodes

Answer

Rash

Practice question

An 18-year-old complains of sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Examination reveals enlarged tonsils with exudates and tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Which is the Centor criterion that also contributes to antibiotic prescribing consideration?