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Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Older Adults.
- Source :
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Clinics in geriatric medicine [Clin Geriatr Med] 2024 Feb; Vol. 40 (1), pp. 117-130. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 05. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article focuses on bacterial infections that commonly affect geriatric patients. The elderly population is at a higher risk of contracting bacterial infections due to weakened immune systems and comorbidities. The article explores the cause, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment options of these infections. Additionally, antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in the treatment of bacterial infections. The article highlights the importance of preventing these infections through proper hygiene and wound care. This article aims to provide an understanding of bacterial infections in geriatric patients and inform health-care providers on the most effective ways to manage and prevent these infections.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure No conflicts of interest for the authors.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Aged
Skin
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Soft Tissue Infections diagnosis
Soft Tissue Infections epidemiology
Soft Tissue Infections therapy
Skin Diseases, Bacterial drug therapy
Skin Diseases, Bacterial epidemiology
Skin Diseases, Bacterial microbiology
Bacterial Infections drug therapy
Bacterial Infections etiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-8853
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinics in geriatric medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38000856
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2023.09.006