title: The latest word on coping with infections in the elderly.
abstract: Elderly individuals are particularly susceptible to hospital-acquired infections, partly as a result of underlying chronic conditions that predispose to infection and influence prognosis. Prior antibiotic therapy may allow for colonization with resistant organisms and thus increase the risk of the development of bacterial pneumonia and other infections.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008584:Meningitis, Listeria / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011292:Premedication; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents