Table 1 Disease activity index (DAI) parameters and their associated scoring schemes.

From: Engineered E. coli Nissle 1917 for the delivery of matrix-tethered therapeutic domains to the gut

Score

Weight loss (%)

Stool consistency

Blood in stool

0

None

Normal

Normal

1

1–5

Slightly loose stool

Small presence of blood

2

5–10

Loose stool

Significant presence of blood

3

10–15

Diarrhea

Gross blood

4

 >15