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. 2023 Jul 22;31(9):2767–2782. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.07.013

Table 1.

Aggregate behavioral scoring system

Symptom Severity score
0 1 2
Mobility as WT reduced movement (extended freezing) no spontaneous movement
Gait as WT waddling gate more severe abnormalities (bunny hops, more severe waddling/diagonal gait, etc.)
Hindlimb clasping legs splayed outwards one or both hindlimbs drawn toward each other or body both legs pulled in tightly touching each other or body
Tremor No tremor intermittent or mild tremor continuous or intermittent violent tremor
Breathing normal breathing short periods of rapid breathing or pauses in breathing very irregular breathing (gasping or panting)
General condition clean shiny coat, clear eyes, normal stance dull eyes, dull coat/ungroomed, somewhat hunched stance crusted or narrowed eyes, piloerection, hunched posture