Table 67Utility values applied in the model

InfectionDescription of disutilityDisutilityResulting utility
No infectionNone0.000.85
Intermittent BCC5% of utility without infection0.040.81
Intermittent PA5% of utility without infection0.040.81
Chronic PA2 exacerbations
(50% severe, 50% minor)		0.190.66
Superinfection with chronic PA4 exacerbations
(50% severe, 50% minor)		0.380.47

BCC, B cepacia complex; PA, P aeruginosa

From: Appendix K, Health Economics

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