Health Management for Older Adults III - Fever and Infection in the Elderly -- Special Problems

< i > Fever and Infection in the Elderly -- Special Problems

Infections in the elderly pose special problems for several reasons:

They occur more frequently
They are associated with increased morbidity and mortality
They often present with atypical or non-localizing symptoms
There are also special issues with regard to drug therapies, including drug interactions, renal insufficiency, and other issues