Cost-utility analysis of palivizumab in Italy: results from a simulation model in the prophylaxis of respiratory syncytial virus infection (RSV) among high-risk preterm infants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The aim of this study was to assess the cost-utility of palivizumab versus no prophylaxis in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infection among high-risk preterm infants.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We...

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Main Authors: Ravasio Roberto, Chirico Gaetano, Sbarigia Urbano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/35/1/4