Publications by authors named "Sachith Nishshanka"
BMC Health Serv Res
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) continues to be a significant clinical issue in the South Asian region despite advanced diagnostic tools, with limited data on treatment costs.
- A study at a Sri Lankan tertiary care hospital involved 100 PUO patients, with findings indicating a predominance of infections as the primary diagnosis, particularly extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
- The average cost of care per patient was approximately USD 467.79, mainly driven by investigation costs, which accounted for nearly half of the total expenses, highlighting the need for improved management guidelines for PUO.
