Table 3:
Cost and infection outcomes associated with different treatment scenarios. Here, aindicates that infection was not clear, and bacteria were still present.
| Dosing scenario | Time required to cure infection (hrs.) | Accumulative resistant E. coli (%) | Treatment cost ($) | Additional treatment if uncured ($) | Total cost ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 mg/kg-once | N/Aa | 1.84 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 6.25mg/kg- twice | 52 | 18.35 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 5 mg/kg-three | 53 | 15.01 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 7.5 mg/kg-twice | 48 | 22 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 12.5 mg/kg-twice | 45 | 34.65 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 4.15 mg/kg-three | 47 | 67.56 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 7.5 mg/kg-once | N/Aa | 1.37 | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| 3.75 mg/kg-twice | N/Aa | 9.45 | 42 | 42 | 84 |