Primary Care

FeverPAIN Score

Likelihood of streptococcal sore throat.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use in acute sore throat to estimate the likelihood of streptococcus and guide antibiotic decisions (NICE recommended).

Why use

It supports antibiotic stewardship by targeting likely bacterial cases.

Evidence & references

Little P et al. PRImary care Streptococcal Management (PRISM) — FeverPAIN. Health Technol Assess. 2014.

About the creator

Little P et al.

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