Prognosis of the Disease in Animals
Prognosis of the Disease in Animals is the forecast of the probable duration and outcome of the disease. Prognosis may be graded as favorable, doubtful, poor, guarded and grave.
Classification of Prognosis
Prognosis is classified in:
- Favourable
- Doubtful
- Poor
- Guarded
- Grave
Favourable Prognosis
100% surety of recovery in case of Favourable Prognosis. For example, uncomplicated traumatic peritonitis in cattle.
Doubtful Prognosis
50% chances are there in Doubtful Prognosis, which clinician cannot estimate or determine the extent of damage. For example, traumatic reticulo-peritonitis with adhesion of diaphragm with abdomen.
Poor Prognosis
25% chance of recovery in poor prognosis cases. For example, traumatic reticulo-peritonitis complicated by abscess in liver.
Guarded Prognosis
Serious condition with uncertain outcome is the Guarded Prognosis. For example, Dog affected with chronic kidney disease.
Grave Prognosis
100% surety of death or fatality in Guarded Prognosis. For example, traumatic peritonitis following penetration of sharp foreign object.
