Tygerberg score
Tygerberg Score
The Tygerberg Score (pronunciation: /ˈtaɪɡərbɜːrg skɔːr/) is a clinical scoring system used in the field of medicine to predict the likelihood of tuberculosis in children. It was developed at the Tygerberg Hospital in South Africa.
Etymology
The term "Tygerberg Score" is named after the Tygerberg Hospital where it was developed. "Tygerberg" is a Dutch word meaning "Tiger Mountain".
Definition
The Tygerberg Score is a clinical tool that uses a combination of clinical signs, symptoms, and laboratory results to predict the likelihood of a child having tuberculosis. The score ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating a higher likelihood of tuberculosis.
Components of the Tygerberg Score
The Tygerberg Score is calculated based on the following components:
- History of contact with a tuberculosis case
- Chronic cough
- Unexplained weight loss or failure to thrive
- Night sweats
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Positive tuberculin skin test
- Abnormal chest X-ray consistent with tuberculosis
Each component is assigned a certain number of points, and the total score is calculated by adding up these points.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tygerberg score
- Wikipedia's article - Tygerberg score
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