Management of Urinary tract infections in the nursing home elderly: a proposed algorithmic approach.
The objective of this paper is to review the microbiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the nursing home elderly, and recommend an algorithmic approach to the management of UTIs in this population.
Beier
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Geriatric Consultant Resources, LLC, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA. beier@gcrweb.com
D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents