[Infections in the elderly. Part II. Prevention and treatment].
Infections constitute one of the most important health problems in ageing society. Infection prevention is multifactorial and includes a healthy lifestyle, an appropriate nutrition, regular physical exercises and vaccinations: against influenza, pneumococcal vaccine, against tetanus. Elimination of risk factors is also important, especially in hospitalized and institutionalized elderly: limiting visits during periods of increased incidence, respiratory prophylactics, prevention of aspiration and prevention of urinary tract infections among others by limiting indications for catheterization. Infection treatment in the elderly is often modified due to pathophysiological changes in this age group. The purpose of this article is to present the most important actual information concerning this subject.
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Z Kliniki Geriatrii Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Lodzi.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011018:Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D022242:Pneumococcal Vaccines