Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Phillips-Wangensteen Building, 516 Delaware Street SE, Suite 1-400, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
University of Missouri, Phillips-Wangensteen Building, 516 Delaware Street SE, Suite 1-400, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2024 Feb;40(1):117-130. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2023.09.006. Epub 2023 Oct 5.
This article focuses on bacterial infections that commonly affect geriatric patients. The elderly population is at a higher risk of contracting bacterial infections due to weakened immune systems and comorbidities. The article explores the cause, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment options of these infections. Additionally, antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in the treatment of bacterial infections. The article highlights the importance of preventing these infections through proper hygiene and wound care. This article aims to provide an understanding of bacterial infections in geriatric patients and inform health-care providers on the most effective ways to manage and prevent these infections.
本文聚焦于常见的老年患者细菌感染。由于免疫系统较弱和合并症,老年人群体更容易感染细菌。本文探讨了这些感染的病因、发病机制、临床表现和治疗选择。此外,抗生素耐药性是治疗细菌感染日益关注的问题。本文强调了通过适当的卫生和伤口护理来预防这些感染的重要性。本文旨在提高对老年患者细菌感染的认识,并为医疗保健提供者提供管理和预防这些感染的最有效方法。