Table II. EAE scoring criteria.
| Score | Observation |
|---|---|
| 0 | Normal |
| 0.5 | Weak tail |
| 1 | Flaccid tail |
| 1.5 | Flaccid tail, hind limb weakness, normal gait, and righting reflex |
| 2 | Flaccid tail, hind limb weakness, abnormal gait, and/or righting reflex |
| 2.5 | Flaccid tail, hind limb weakness, and absent righting reflex |
| 3 | Flaccid tail and partial hind limb paralysis |
| 4 | Flaccid tail and total hind limb paralysis |
| 5 | Flaccid tail, total hind limb paralysis, and partial fore limb paralysis |
| 6 | Moribund or found dead |