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Table 4 The criteria for judging curative effect

From: In vivo antiviral effect of plant essential oils against avian infectious bronchitis virus

Results

Disappearance of symptoms

Reduction of symptom score

Recure

Symptoms disappear or basically disappear

Symptom score reduction ≥ 95%

Significant effect

The symptoms improved significantly

Symptom score reduction ≥ 70%, < 95%

Turn for the better

The symptoms have improved

Symptom score reduction ≥ 35%, < 70%

Invalid

No significant improvement in symptoms, or even aggravation

Symptom score reduction ≤ 35%