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Classifies UC as mild, moderate, or severe. Acute Severe UC (ASUC) = ≥ 6 bloody stools/day + at least 1 systemic feature. Requires immediate hospitalisation and IV corticosteroids. Oxford 1955.
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Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
