The Centor criteria is sometimes used to aid diagnosis of Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) as a cause of presentation with a sore throat. A Centor score < 3 is favourable for excluding a diagnosis of GAS pharyngitis. Centor scores 3 and 4 require further examination to confirm a diagnosis of GAS pharyngitis. (1) It scores:
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