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. 2012;7(4):62–74.

Table 3.

Physical signs of illness in control and malaria-infected mice

Illness behaviours Days after inoculation Control Malaria-infected
1
2
Piloerection 3 -
4 +
5 + +
6 + + +
1
2
Lethargy 3
4 +
5 + +
6 + + +
1
2
Reduction in locomotor activity 3
4 +
5 + +
6 + + +
1
2
Passage of dark urine 3
4
5 + +
6 + + +

Indicator: (−) absent; (+): mild; (+ + ): moderate; (+ + +): severe