Table 2.
Grade of mucositis according to the World Health Organization (WHO)
Grade | Clinical symptoms |
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0 | Absence of signs and symptoms of mucositis |
1 | Erythema, no ulceration |
2 | Erythema and ulceration, being able to swallow solid food |
3 | Erythema and ulceration, being able to swallow liquids, not being able to swallow solid food |
4 | Erythema and ulceration, not being able to swallow liquids or solid food |