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Infections in the Elderly
Michael J. . Ed(S): Denham
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Description for Infections in the Elderly
Paperback. Editor(s): Denham, Michael J. Series: Modern Geriatrics Series. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJX; WM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
Public health and antiseptic measures, vaccination and antibiotics, have all contributed to the reduction in the incidence and impact of diseases due to infections in younger age groups. Unfortunately, however, infections remain a very important cause of both morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The reasons for the continued effect of infection on the older person are multifactorial. Firstly, the immune response alters with age and may result in opportunistic infections. Secondly, while the diagnosis and management of some infections in the elderly can present little problem, altered signs and symptoms in other older patients, especially the old elderly, can ... Read more
Public health and antiseptic measures, vaccination and antibiotics, have all contributed to the reduction in the incidence and impact of diseases due to infections in younger age groups. Unfortunately, however, infections remain a very important cause of both morbidity and mortality in the elderly. The reasons for the continued effect of infection on the older person are multifactorial. Firstly, the immune response alters with age and may result in opportunistic infections. Secondly, while the diagnosis and management of some infections in the elderly can present little problem, altered signs and symptoms in other older patients, especially the old elderly, can ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
Series
Modern Geriatrics Series
Number of Pages
150
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401083348
SKU
V9789401083348
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99-15
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