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The CURB-65 score is used to assess the severity of pneumonia. It assigns 1 point each for confusion, high blood urea levels, fast respiratory rate, low blood pressure, and age over 65. Scores of 0-1 indicate low risk, while scores of 2-5 indicate higher risk of complications from pneumonia. The criteria include confusion, blood urea level, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and age to determine the severity of community-acquired pneumonia.
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