Table 3 Clinical prediction rules for strep pharyngitis and pneumonia
Strep pharyngitis | Pneumonia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Children | Adults | Adults | |
Age range | 3–17 years old | 18–70 years old | 18–70 years old |
Rule | McIsaac [13] | Centor [10] | Heckerling [12] |
Criteria | Tonsillar exudate +1 Tender anterior cervical adenopathy +1 Lack of cough +1 History of fever +1 3–14 years old +1 | Tonsillar exudate +1 Tender anterior cervical adenopathy +1 Lack of cough +1 History of fever +1 | Temperature > 100 F +1 HR > 100 bpm +1 Crackles (rales) +1 Decreased breath sounds +1 Absence of asthma +1 |