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Table 5.

Cost and Effectiveness by Diagnostic Strategy in Various Sub-Saharan Countries

Diagnostic Strategy	Malawi Prevalence⁷		South Africa Prevalence⁶		Uganda Prevalence		Zimbabwe Prevalence⁸
Diagnostic Strategy	% Correct Diagnosis	Average Cost	% Correct Diagnosis	Average Cost	% Correct Diagnosis	Average Cost	% Correct Diagnosis	Average Cost
Minimalist	79.8%	$7.33	82.8%	$8.54	91.1%	$6.17	84.8%	$7.29
Stepwise	88.4%	$11.34	90.1%	$12.01	93.8%	$9.72	91.0%	$10.89
Comprehensive	87.3%	$32.00	90.0%	$32.00	93.3%	$32.00	90.7%	$32.00

Note: The primary reason for the poor performance of the models is in the definitive diagnosis of TB meningitis.