Evaluating the modified Centor criteria as a screening tool before polymerase chain reaction testing and antibiotic use for group A Streptococcus pharyngitis in a VA population
MCC scores are an unreliable predictor of positive Strep A PCR tests. Education on the appropriate use of Strep A PCR testing and antibiotics should be emphasized to clinicians.
Authors
- Kimberly Hammer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2328-6964)
- Jessica Dietz
- Tze Shien Lo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4737-9954)
- Logan C Schmaltz
Institutions
- University of North Dakota (US)
- Fargo VA Health Care System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108209
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs