Infections in Elderly Patients - Hardcover

MacLennan, W; Watt, B; Elder, A; Burns, S

 
9780340559338: Infections in Elderly Patients

Inhaltsangabe

Infections in elderly patients can present the clinician with a range of specific problems: general frailty, the presence of other diseases and changes to the body's immunological response are some of the factors which complicate diagnosis and treatment.



The authorship of two geriatricians, a microbiologist and a virologist ensures an integrated approach to the subject.

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Reseña del editor

Infections in elderly patients can present the clinician with a range of specific problems: general frailty, the presence of other diseases and changes to the body's immunological response are some of the factors which complicate diagnosis and treatment.
The authorship of two geriatricians, a microbiologist and a virologist ensures an integrated approach to the subject.

Reseña del editor

Infections in elderly people can present the clinician with a range of specific problems: general frailty, the presence of other diseases, and changes to the body's immunological response are some of the factors which may complicate diagnosis and treatment. "Infections in Elderly People" provides a comprehensive overview of the types of infection affecting particular organs and systems in elderly patients and places particular emphasis on immunological function, antimicrobial agents and prevention and control.

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