Estimated Costs of 4-Month Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment Regimen, United States

Abstract

We estimated direct costs of a 4-month or 6-month regimen for drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis treatment in the United States. Costs were $23,000 per person treated. Actual treatment costs will vary depending on examination and medication charges, as well as expenses associated with directly observed therapy.

Keywords

• tuberculosis and other mycobacteria
• bacteria
• bacterial infections
• treatment regimen
• cost assessment
• United States