Unique aspects of urinary tract infection in the geriatric population.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an important infectious disease in the elderly. Its prevalence, etiology, clinical manifestations, and management differs significantly from UTI occurring in the general population. Catheter-related bacteriuria is a serious problem of elderly patients residing in nursing homes and extended care facilities.
D000368:Aged; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D005839:Gentamicins; D000667:Ampicillin