Table 1 Clinical and laboratory variables, along with their respective values and points, for determining the optimal scoring system which correlates with cure after CDI therapy
Parameter | 0 points | 1 point | 2 points |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | < 60 years | 60 – 79 years | ≥ 80 years |
Treatment with systemic antibiotics during CDI therapy (≥ 1 day) | No | --------- | Yes |
Temperature | ≤ 37.5°C | 37.6 – 38.5°C | ≥ 38.6°C |
Leukocyte count (total) | < 16,000 | 16,000 – 25,000 | > 25,000 |
Albumin (serum) | > 35 g/L | 26 – 35 g/L | ≤ 25 g/L |
Serum creatinine (as a measure of renal function) | ≤ 120 μmol/L | 121 – 179 μmol/L | ≥ 180 μmol/L |