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Estimated Hib disease treatment costs in children less than 5 years
| Hib diseases | Mean cost (USD) | SD (USD) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meningitis | 693 | 393 | (401–984) |
| Pneumonia | 387 | 162 | (257–517) |
| Septicemia | 719 | 488 | (380–1057) |
| Seizure disorder | 570 | 98 | (433–707) |
| 2 years outpatient seizure disordera | 418 | NA | NA |
| Hearing lossa | 42 | NA | NA |
| Deafnessa | 1773 | NA | NA |
| Cerebral palsy | 554 | 230 | (294–814) |
Hib Haemophilus influenzae type b, NA Not Applicable, USD United States Dollars; a: Based on expert opinions
