Volume 12, Number 2—February 2006
Research
Global Socioeconomic Impact of Cystic Echinococcosis
Christine M. Budke*, Peter Deplazes*, and Paul R. Torgerson*
Table 2
Average cost per surgical case of cystic echinococcosis
| Country | Years | Average cost per case (US $) | % of real per capita GNI* per patient | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 2002 | 701.50 | 40 | (26) |
| Spain | 1987–2001 | 10,915.00 | 76 | (27) |
| Tunisia | 2000 | 1,481.00 | 71 | (11) |
| Uruguay | 2000 | 6,721.00 | 110 | (14) |
| Wales, UK | 2000 | 13,600.30 | 54 | (13) |
*World Bank Atlas method for converting data in national currency to US dollars; GNI, gross national income.
