Centor Score Calculator

Calculate Centor score to guide sore throat management and antibiotic prescribing decisions in line with UK antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.

Important Clinical Disclaimer: The Centor Score Calculator is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals only. It is for educational and informational purposes and should not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results alongside the full clinical picture and follow your local guidelines and protocols.

Centor Score

Alternative tool used in some UK clinical settings

About Centor Score

The Centor score is used to estimate the likelihood of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis in patients presenting with sore throat.

Components:

  • Fever (history of fever or temperature > 38°C)
  • Tonsillar exudate
  • Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy
  • Absence of cough

UK Antimicrobial Stewardship: This score supports the UK's efforts to reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing while ensuring appropriate treatment for those who would benefit most. It is used alongside clinical judgment in UK healthcare settings.

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  • Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
  • Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information from this tool.
  • Clinical decision-making should always incorporate the full clinical context, patient preferences, and local protocols.
  • The creators of this tool accept no liability for decisions made based on its output.

If you are a patient: please discuss any results with your healthcare provider. This tool is designed for use by medical professionals and may not be appropriate for self-assessment.