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Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI)
Validated scoring system for assessing disease activity in children with ulcerative colitis (score 0-85).
📋 Instructions: Score the child's symptoms over the past 3 days.
Interpretation: < 10 = Remission · 10-34 = Mild · 35-64 = Moderate · ≥ 65 = Severe

📋 Disease Activity

Complete all questions and tap “Calculate PUCAI”
PUCAI is a clinical tool. It should be used in conjunction with endoscopy and histology for comprehensive disease assessment.
📚 Reference: Turner et al. (2007) Development and validation of the PUCAI. Always consult a pediatric gastroenterologist.