Centor Criteria Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the purpose of the Centor criteria?
To assess the likelihood of Group A strep infection
List the Centor criteria for assessing Group A strep.
- presence of tonsillar exudate
- tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy or lymphadenitis
- history of fever
- absence of cough
How many Centor criteria must be present to indicate a likelihood of sore throat being caused by Group A strep?
3 or more criteria
What is the typical duration of acute otitis media?
4 days
What is the typical duration of acute sore throat/acute pharyngitis/acute tonsillitis?
1 week
What is the typical duration of a common cold?
1 1/2 weeks
What is the typical duration of acute rhinosinusitis?
2 1/2 weeks
What is the typical duration of acute cough/acute bronchitis?
3 weeks
What is the purpose of the Centor criteria?
To assess the likelihood of Group A strep infection
List the Centor criteria for assessing Group A strep.
- presence of tonsillar exudate
- tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy or lymphadenitis
- history of fever
- absence of cough
How many Centor criteria must be present to indicate a likelihood of sore throat being caused by Group A strep?
3 or more criteria
What is the typical duration of acute otitis media?
4 days
What is the typical duration of acute sore throat/acute pharyngitis/acute tonsillitis?
1 week
What is the typical duration of a common cold?
1 1/2 weeks
What is the typical duration of acute rhinosinusitis?
2 1/2 weeks
What is the typical duration of acute cough/acute bronchitis?
3 weeks
