Modelling the cost-effectiveness of therapeutic strategies for invasive candidiasis among the ICU population

ICU患者在住院期间容易受到真菌感染。这些感染的治疗成本很高，并对患者构成真实的危险，每年有多达1270人丧生。诊断和治疗这些感染的最佳方法目前尚不清楚。如果要对感染进行适当的管理，早期和准确的诊断是困难的，但很重要。这项研究将显示哪些管理策略对患者和卫生服务是最佳的。

ICU patients are vulnerable to fungal infections during their stay in hospital. These infections are costly to treat and pose real dangers to the patient with up to 1270 lives lost each year. The best way to diagnose and treat these infections is currently not known. Making an early and accurate diagnosis is difficult but important if the infection is to be managed appropriately. This research will show which management strategies are optimal for patients and health services.