Infections in the elderly

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作者：
Liang, Stephen Y.
Mackowiak, Philip A.
机构：
[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Med, Dept Emergency Med, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
[2] Vet Affairs Maryland Hlth Care Syst, Med Serv, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
来源：
CLINICS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE | 2007年 / 23卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1016/j.cger.2007.01.010
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
Infectious diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the growing number of adults over the age of 65 years in the United States. Declining immunity coupled with aging anatomy and physiology set the stage for increased vulnerability to infections and the development. of atypical presentations in the elderly. Pneumonia, urinary tract infection, and skin and soft tissue infections are illnesses commonly encountered in the care of this unique population. This article explores the etiology, diagnosis, and constantly evolving treatment of these conditions in the context of the elderly patient.
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