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Tonsillitis and Sore Throat

FeverPAIN/Centor score-guided antibiotic decision and tonsillectomy criteria for recurrent tonsillitis

Source: NICE NG84 2018

Step 1 of ~11
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Sore Throat Assessment

Most sore throats are viral (rhinovirus, adenovirus). Group A Streptococcus (GAS) causes ~25–30%. Self-limiting: 40% resolve within 3 days, 85% within 7 days without antibiotics. Use FeverPAIN score to guide antibiotic use.

Related

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.