title: Antibacterial agents in the elderly.
abstract: Older patients disproportionately suffer the burden of infection in the community and in health care facilities. The rational approach to antimicrobial therapy for older patients with infection requires an appreciation and understanding of the complex immunologic, epidemiologic, pharmacologic, and microbiologic factors that influence the manifestations and consequences of infection in this group. Specific recommendations for common infectious syndromes must take into account the unique needs of older patients and should be tailored for each individual case.
authors.affiliation: Section of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 5065, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. sgweber@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mawdsley
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kaye
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents