Viral infections in the elderly - The challenges of managing herpes zoster, influenza, and RSV

被引：12
作者：
Bader, Mazen S.
McKinsey, David S.
机构：
[1] Mem Univ Newfoundland, Hlth Sci Ctr, St John, NF A1B 3V6, Canada
[2] Univ Kansas, Sch Med, Kansas City, MO USA
[3] Infect Dis Associates, Kansas City, MO USA
来源：
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE | 2005年 / 118卷 / 05期
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D O I：
10.3810/pgm.2005.11.1687
中图分类号：
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Viral diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients, whether they live in the community or in long-term care facilities. Management of viral infections in older adults is complicated by factors that include the infrequency or absence of common signs and symptoms of infection and adverse drug reactions. In this article, Drs Bader and McKinsey discuss the clinical features and treatment of herpes zoster and the respiratory diseases caused by influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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