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. 2020 Dec 4;6:39. doi: 10.1186/s40813-020-00177-9

Table 3.

System of categorisation of clinical scores in Mhyop+Pm dual-challenge study

Parameter Score
0 1 2 3
Rectal temperature 37.5 °C – 39.5 °C 39.5 °C – 40.0 °C > 40.0 °C – 40.9 °C ≥ 41.0 °C or < 37.5 °C
Demeanour Normal

Mild Depression

(reduced activity, reduced alertness)

Moderate Depression

(reluctance to rise, reduced appetite)

Severe Depression

(recumbence, moribund)

Nasal discharge Absent Serous Seromucoid Mucoid
Coughing Absent 1–2 dry cough

> 2 dry cough or 1–2

productive coughs

> 2 productive coughs
Respiration Normal

Mild

(Slightly increased

rate or effort)

Moderate

(More pronounced increased rate and effort)

Severe

(Respiratory distress, open mouth breathing)