29th July 2023

A 15 year old girl presents to her GP with a 2 day history of pain when swallowing and a sore throat.

A 15 year old girl presents to her GP with a 2 day history of pain when swallowing and a sore throat. She has been feeling feverish and struggling with oral intake, and on examination, there is visible tonsillar exudate.

Which of the following is not part of the Centor criteria?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.