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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2011; 17(37): 4218-4224
Published online Oct 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4218
Published online Oct 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4218
Table 2 The Vesikari and Clark severity scoring scales for the evaluation of gastroenteritis in children
Severity scoring scales | Point value | ||
1 | 2 | 3 | |
Vesikari[5] | |||
Duration of diarrhea (d) | 1-4 | 5 | ≥ 6 |
Maximum number of diarrhea stools/24 h | 1-3 | 4-5 | ≥ 6 |
Duration of vomiting (d) | 1 | 2 | ≥ 3 |
Maximum number of vomiting episodes/24 h | 1 | 2-4 | ≥ 5 |
Temperature (°C) | 37.1-38.4 | 38.5-38.9 | ≥ 39.0 |
Dehydration | - | Mild | Moderate to severe |
Treatment | Rehydration | Hospitalization | - |
Clark[6] | |||
Diarrhea | |||
Number of stools/d | 2-4 | 5-7 | ≥ 8 |
Duration in days | 1-4 | 5-7 | ≥ 8 |
Vomiting | |||
Number of emeses/d | 1-3 | 4-6 | ≥ 7 |
Duration in days | 2 | 3-5 | ≥ 6 |
Rectal temperature | |||
Temperature (°C) | 38.1-38.2 | 38.3-38.7 | ≥ 38.8 |
Duration in days | 1-2 | 3-4 | ≥ 5 |
Behavioral symptoms/signs | |||
Description | Irritable/less playful | Lethargic/listless | Seizure |
Duration in days | 1-2 | 3-4 | ≥ 5 |
- Citation: Chen CC, Chang CJ, Lin TY, Lai MW, Chao HC, Kong MS. Usefulness of fecal lactoferrin in predicting and monitoring the clinical severity of infectious diarrhea. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(37): 4218-4224
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i37/4218.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i37.4218