| Literature DB >> 29079150 |
Nadim G El Chakhtoura1, Robert A Bonomo2, Robin L P Jump3.
Abstract
In older adults, pathophysiologic, clinical, and environmental factors all affect the presentation of infections. We explore how age-related changes influence the manifestation and evaluation of infections in this population. Specific topics include immunosenescence, age-related organ-specific physiologic changes, and frailty. We also describe clinical factors influencing infection risk and presentation in older adults, including temperature regulation, cognitive decline, and malnutrition. Finally, we discuss the influence of the setting in which older adults reside on the clinical evaluation of infection. Understanding the influence of all these changes may facilitate the prevention, early recognition, and treatment of infections in older adults. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Frailty; Immunosenescence; Malnutrition; Older adults; Thermoregulation
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29079150 PMCID: PMC5846087 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2017.07.017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Dis Clin North Am ISSN: 0891-5520 Impact factor: 5.982