Hemophilus influenzae meningitis in the elderly

Treatment of infections in elderly patients

Infections are common in elderly persons. The clinical manifestations of infection may be atypical or absent in the elderly. The microbial cause for many common infections may be more diverse in elderly patients, and obtaining diagnostic clinical specimens often is more difficult. Aging is associated with changes in pharmacokinetics and a higher rate of adverse drug reactions. These factors impact on the approach to treating infections in the elderly.