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Table 1 Model inputs

From: OM-85 BV in pediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections: a cost-utility analysis

Model input

Base case value

Distribution

Probabilities

Repeat episode of RTI

0.20

β (SD: 0.05)

Mortality repeat episode of RTI

0.008

β (SD: 0.001)

Utility

Case base

0.94

β (SD: 0.01)

Repeat episode of RTI

0.87

β (SD: 0.2)

Cost

Repeat episode of RTI (US$)

2022

Γ (SD: 505)

OM-85 BV × 3 Cycles of 10 days (US$)

74

Γ (SD: 18,5)

OM-85 BV

Reduction of probability of repeat RTI

0.65

LogN (SD: 0.07)

  1. RTI respiratory tract infections