Selcuk Mistik
Erciyes University, Turkey
Title: A clinical score to diagnose viral sore throat: Mistik score
Biography
Biography: Selcuk Mistik
Abstract
Analysis of data from Sore Throat in Primary Care Project provided a scoring system, called the Mistik Score, to diagnose viral sore throat. The predictive model for positive viral analysis included the following variables: absence of headache, stuffy nose, sneezing, temperature of ≥37.5°C on physical examination, and the absence of tonsillar exudate and/or swelling. The probability of a positive viral analysis for a score of 5 was 82.1%. Modified Centor Score-Suggestion of use
1. 0 and less score-no need for further test or antibiotics
2. 1-3 score-throat culture or rapid antigen test, antibiotics for positive test
3. 4 and over-empirical antibiotic use
