title: Infections in elderly women.
abstract: The topic of infections in elderly women is reviewed. In this age group consideration must be given to possible underlying disease and to the patient's age when antibiotic therapy is to be utilized. Preventive measures are stressed in the care of elderly women with infections.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D018805:Sepsis; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents