Table 1.
Grade | Description |
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1 | Papules and/or pustules covering <10% BSA, which may or may not be associated with symptoms of pruritus or tenderness |
2 | Papules and/or pustules covering 10–30% BSA, which may or may not be associated with symptoms of pruritus or tenderness; associated with psychosocial impact; limiting instrumental ADL |
3 | Papules and/or pustules covering >30% BSA, which may or may not be associated with symptoms of pruritus or tenderness; limiting self-care ADL; associated with local superinfection with oral antibiotics indicated |
4 | Papules and/or pustules covering any % BSA, which may or may not be associated with symptoms of pruritus or tenderness and are associated with extensive superinfection with IV antibiotics indicated; life-threatening consequences |
5 | Death |
BSA: body surface area; ADL: activities of daily living.