In Vivo Studies on the Influence of Bacteriophage Preparations on the Autoimmune Inflammatory Process

Table 1

Criteria of evaluation of inflammatory process in CIA.

Total points for a single paw	Corresponding arthritic score (degree of CIA severity in a single paw)
0	0
1–3	1
4-5	2
6-7	3
≥8	4

CIA evaluation criteria and granted points: (1) edema of any interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint in a single toe—1 point for each involved toe; (2) moderate edema or redness of the metacarpal/metatarsus—2 points; (3) intensive edema of the metacarpal/metatarsus and wrist/ankle—4 points; (4) joint distortion (ankylosis)—10 points.