Health Management for Older Adults III - Fever and Infection in the Elderly -- Infectious Diarrhea

< i > Fever and Infection in the Elderly -- Infectious Diarrhea

Infectious Diarrhea is a special problem in the nursing home setting.

Outbreaks occur often in the winter months with Norwalk agent, rotavirus, and Clostridium difficile.
Infectious diarrhea is associated with increased risk of death in the elderly and the elderly are at increased risk for infections due to achlorydria, decreased intestinal motility associated with medications, and frequent use of antibiotics