Table 1. Clinical features of EV71:TLLmv-infected BALB/c mice at the time of euthanasia.
Class-IA | Class-IB | Class-II | Survivorsa | |
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Time to onset of signs [days post-infection; DPI] | Within 3–5 DPI | Within 3–7 DPI | >7 DPI | N/Ab |
Level of consciousness | Stuporc/Comad | Stuporc | Active | Active |
Weight loss | <20% body weight | <20% body weight | >20% body weight | None or <20% body weight |
Limb function (>48 h) | Spastic limb paresis/paralysis | Spastic limb paresis/paralysis | Flaccid limb paralysis | Normal |
Breathing function | Tachypnea /gasping/hiccupping | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Cardiac function | Tachycardia | Tachycardiae/Regular | Regular | Regular |
Limb tremors | May be present | May be present | Absent | Absent |
aAnimals were assessed at the end of the observation period (28 DPI).
bNot Applicable.
cAnimal was unable to self-right, but responded to physical stimulation of the toes.
dAnimal was unable to self-right and did not respond to physical stimulation of the toes.
eTachycardia was observed in 35% of Class IB mice.