Learn when antibiotics help and when they don't, based on clinical evidence. Includes a built-in Strep Check (Centor score) to help triage sore throat symptoms.
Antibiotics are effective for bacterial infections like strep throat, urinary tract infections, and certain skin infections. They do not help with viral illnesses including most colds, the flu, COVID-19, and most sore throats.
The Centor score helps estimate the probability that a sore throat is caused by strep bacteria. Answer four simple questions to get a score that guides whether a strep test or antibiotic is likely appropriate.