Sore Throat

Table of Contents

• Understanding Sore Throat
• Centor Score
• Sore throat History & Examination
• Sore throat Investigations
• Sore throat Management & Treatment

Summary

• The Centor clinical prediction score is used to assist the decision on whether to prescribe an antibiotic.
• Throat swabs shouldn’t be carried out routinely in primary care management of sore throat.
• Antibiotics should not be used to secure symptomatic relief in sore throat.
• Tonsillectomy is recommended for recurrent severe sore throat in adults.

Reference

• Management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy: SIGN Guidelines 117.