• Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Aug 2016

    Review

    Sepsis and Other Infectious Disease Emergencies in the Elderly.

    • Stephen Y Liang.
    • Division of Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8072, St Louis, MO 63110, USA; Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8051, St Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: syliang@wustl.edu.
    • Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2016 Aug 1; 34 (3): 501522501-22.

    AbstractWaning immunity and declining anatomic and physiologic defenses render the elder vulnerable to a wide range of infectious diseases. Clinical presentations are often atypical and muted, favoring global changes in mental status and function over febrile responses or localizing symptoms. This review encompasses early recognition, evaluation, and appropriate management of these common infections specifically in the context of elders presenting to the emergency department. With enhanced understanding and appreciation of the unique aspects of infections in the elderly, emergency physicians can play an integral part in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with these often debilitating and life-threatening diseases.Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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