Table 1 Clinical signs and symptoms of GABSH pharingitis , their sensitivity and specificity [5]
From: Update on the management of acute pharyngitis in children
Symptoms and Clinical Findings | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) |
|---|---|---|
Absence of cough | 51-79 | 36-68 |
Anterior cervical nodes swollen or enlarged | 55-82 | 34-73 |
Headache | 48 | 50-80 |
Myalgia | 49 | 60 |
Palatine petechiae | 7 | 95 |
Pharyngeal exudates | 26 | 88 |
Fever >38°C | 22-58 | 52-92 |
Tonsillar exudate | 36 | 85 |