Abstract
The elderly represent the fastest growing portion of the population. Aspects of the normal aging process combined with chronic diseases place the elderly at increased risk for infection. This overview will discuss the most common infectious diseases in the elderly and some approaches to the prevention and treatment of these infections.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4-6 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Geriatrics |
Volume | 44 Suppl A |
State | Published - Aug 1989 |