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Urinary Tract Infections In Elderly Patient, Evaluation, Treatment And Prevention

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Published Online: 18 June 2011 · Accepted: 23 March 2011 · Received: 19 February 2011
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Authors: Özlem Tanrıöver 1 · Zehra Tezvaran 2 · Ali Ülgen 3
1 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Asst. Assoc. Dr., Istanbul, Turkey
2 Korkut State Hospital, Spec. Dr. Mus, Turkey
3 Eskişehir Osmangazi University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Dr. Eskisehir, Turkey
Keywords: Geriatric patients · Nursing Home · urinary system · urinary tract infections
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Age related changes to the urinary tract and associated illnesses predispose older adults to urinary tract colonization and to the development of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Among residents in long term care UTIs are the most common source of bacteremia. Bacteremia is more likely to occur in catheterized than non-catheterized residents and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults depends on clinical decision. Non-specific signs and symptoms with uncertain localization are seldom due to a UTI in the noncatheterized patients. Asymptomatic bacteriuria does not require treatment. Routine screening for UTIs is not necessary. Older adults often have decreased renal function, which needs to be considered when selecting antibiotic therapy for UTI in the elderly. Inappropriate use of antibiotics may adversely affect patient outcomes and promote antimicrobial resistance.

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