Table 2 Different categories of expenses during the study period (2015–2020) for the management of PUO patients
From: Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) and the cost of care in a tertiary care institute in Sri Lanka
Category of expenses | Mean cost per PUO patient (USD) (SD) | Percentage contribution per patient |
|---|---|---|
Cost of medications and equipment | 45.33 (40.13) | 8.03% |
Cost of investigations (Lab and clinical) | 230.26 (114.68) | 49.31% |
Cost of labour | 45.68 (22.32) | 9.94% |
Cost of utilities (Water, electricity, telephone, security, administration, cleaning, and space) | 147.23 (72.89) | 31.99% |
Mean direct cost of care per patient (2015–2020) | 467.79 (202.81) |