Cost Effective Analysis: Updated Thai Red Cross Intradermal Regimen in Animal Bite Cases
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Rabies is considered one of the most fatal diseases. South East Asian countries show relatively high prevalence of rabies and considerable deaths due to rabies, which is totally preventable by simple measures like wound cleaning and prompt, complete Post exposure prophylaxis. There are currently two regimes in practice to provide PEP, one is 5 doseIM Essen Regime and the other 4 dose updated Thai Red Cross regime. This study compares the two regimes based on their cost effectiveness. Cost effectiveness is an important measure which helps policy makers to utilise the ever dwindling resources in an attempt to improve population health. The study findings indicate that the Updated Thai Red Cross regime is cost effective than the Essen Regime not only with regards to the cost of the vaccine, but also for improving the compliance of the patient and ensures completion of PEP which is essential for the prevention of Rabies and its fatality.
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Amol R. Patil
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