Table 2 Epidemiological parameters considered in the analytic model
From: Cost-effectiveness analysis of malaria rapid diagnostic test in the elimination setting
Parameter | Base case value | Range for one-way sensitivity analysis |
|---|---|---|
falciparum cases per 1000 febrile patients | 0.7073 a | 0.3537–1.0610 |
Non-falciparum cases per 1000 febrile patients | 0.1746 a | 0.0873–0.2619 |
Probability of conversion of falciparum malaria into severe case | 3% b | 1–5% |
Probability of conversion of non-falciparum malaria into severe case | 0.10% b | 0.05–0.5% |
Proportion of inpatient in all uncomplicated malaria cases | 66% b | 20–80% |
Sensitivity of RDT for falciparum malaria | 93% [21–25] | 91–93% |
Sensitivity of RDT for non-falciparum malaria | 91% [21–25] | 89–92% |
Specificity of RDT | 99% [21–25] | 98–99% |
Sensitivity of microscopy | 90% c | 85–95% |
Specificity of microscopy | 100% c | 90–100% |