Evaluation of the Use of the Mistik Score and Modified Centor Score in Sore Throat

Objective: There are various clinical scoring systems in acute tonsillopharyngitis. The Modified Centor Score was developed to predict streptococcal pharyngitis and the Mistik score diagnose viral agents. This study aimed determine cut-off values of according rapid antigen detection test (RADT) results patients admitted with sore throat primary care evaluate use these by family physicians. Methods: A total 125 between ages 3 80 who were health centers included study. Physical examinations performed their Scores detected. Patients underwent RADT. Treatments recorded. In second stage study, physicians completed a questionnaire Score, Results: optimal value for 3, sensitivity 87.5%, specificity 86.2%, positive predictive 48.3% negative 97.9%. 61%, 97% 25%. Of physicians, 75% used during routine examination most common system (88.9%). before decision Conclusion: such as will primarily allow RADT be appropriate patient that is very daily practice. addition, it help decide on best treatment options Therefore, we recommend especially which system.