TABLE 5.
Average cost of hospitalizations by type of hospitalization and health condition, and age category, Quebec, April 1994 to March 1996
| Reason for hospitalization | Healthy | Immunosuppressed | Other condition | All conditions (range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complications | ||||
| < 18 years old | 2216 | 3356 | 2253 | 2299 (483-16,918) |
| 18 years old or older | 2559 | 5133 | 5034 | 3101 (1049-13,805) |
| Intravenous acyclovir | ||||
| < 18 years old | 4416 | 3435 | 2878 | 3543 (1049-17,252) |
| 18 years old or older | 1852 | 5581 | 1833 | 4205 (1049-33,132) |
| Supportive care | ||||
| < 18 years old | 1645 | 2673 | 2261 | 1829 (545-7106) |
| 18 years old or older | 1489 | NA | 2561 | 1819 (544-4340) |
| All reasons | 2168 | 3993 | 2508 | 2504 (483-33,132) |
NA Not applicable