The direct cost of chlamydial infections: estimates for the employer-sponsored privately insured population in the United States, 2003-2007.
Claims data between 2003 and 2007 were used to estimate the direct medical cost per case of chlamydial infections. Estimated total cost per episode for those who were treated was $142 (male, $157; female, $141). This estimate does not include intangible cost, lost productivity, and the cost of potential sequelae.
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Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. Kowusuedusei@cdc.gov
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Sonal R
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Betty S
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D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics*; D016527:Drug Costs; D017049:Employer Health Costs; D005260:Female; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009819:Office Visits / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States