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Initial Costs of Ebola Treatment Centers in the United States.

Authors :
Herstein, Jocelyn J.
Biddinger, Paul D.
Kraft, Colleen S.
Saiman, Lisa
Gibbs, Shawn G.
Smith, Philip W.
Hewlett, Angela L.
Lowe, John J.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Feb2016, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p350-352. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

A letter to the editor is presented discussing a study describing the initial preparation costs incurred by designated Ebola treatment centers (ETCs) in the U.S., describing the start-up costs and ongoing maintenance costs of Ebola virus disease (EVD) programs underscoring the need for specialized facilities to treat EVD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112410876
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2202.151431