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Comparison of Centor vs. McIsaac Scoring Systems.
| Centor Symptoms (1981) | Point | McIsaac Symptoms (1998) | Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsillar exudates | 1 | Tonsillar swelling or exudate | 1 |
| Swollen tender anterior cervical nodes | 1 | Tender anterior cervical adenopathy | 1 |
| Lack of cough | 1 | No cough | 1 |
| Fever history | 1 | Temperature > 38°C | 1 |
| Age 3–14 years | 1 | ||
| Age 15–44 years | 0 | ||
| Age ≥ 45 years | -1 | ||
| Total score | Total score |
