Congenital toxoplasmosis in Austria: Prenatal screening for prevention is cost-saving

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Authors

Andrea‐Romana Prusa · Medical University of Vienna

David C. Kasper · Medical University of Vienna

Larry Sawers · American University

E. Walter · Institute for Pharmaeconomic Research

Michael Hayde · Medical University of Vienna

Eileen Stillwaggon · Gettysburg College

Abstract

Cost savings under a national program of prenatal screening for toxoplasma infection and treatment are outstanding. Our results are of relevance for health care providers by supplying economic data based on a unique national dataset including long-term follow-up of affected infants.

Topics & Keywords

Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 11, Issue 7, pp. e0005648-e0005648

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005648

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