Table 4 Distribution of McIsaac scores and positive GAS results
From: Detection of group a streptococcal pharyngitis by quantitative PCR
McIsaac score | Total | GAS positive | Estimated risk of GAS |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%)* | n (%)+ | (%) [23] | |
≤0 | 25 (20) | 0 (0) | 8-9 |
1 | 22 (17) | 1 (4) | 13-14 |
2 | 40 (31) | 11 (27) | 23-23 |
3 | 27 (21) | 6 (22) | 37-37 |
≥4 | 13 (10) | 6 (46) | 55-56 |