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. 1998 Apr;66(4):1421–1426. doi: 10.1128/iai.66.4.1421-1426.1998

TABLE 2.

Toxicity scoring systema

Score Degree of:
Hypothermia (°F)b Weakness Food intake
0 >98 Strongly active Trough empty
1 97–98 Slightly weak Trough 2/3 empty
2 96–97 Weak Trough 1/2 empty
3 95–96 Not standing Trough 1/3 empty
4 94–95 Lethargic Trough full
5 <94 Dying
a

A toxicity score of 15 corresponded to death. 

b

Rectal temperatures are shown.