Urinary tract infections in geriatric population

Czech version

Authors: M. Fedorko; D. Pacík
Published in: Geriatrie a Gerontologie 2015, 4, č. 4: 181-186
Category: Review Article

Overview

Urinary tract infections in elderly patients are common. Incidence of bacteriuria increases with age, however, asymptomatic bacteriuria present in the majority of cases does not require any treatment. Diagnosis of symptomatic urinary tract infection is challenging particularly in residents of long-term care facilities or nursing homes with significant proportion of disabled and catheterized patients with non-specific symptoms. This may result in unnecessary antibiotic treatment. The article presents an overview of terminology, diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections in elderly patients of both sexes. Treatment strategies and preventive measures follow the current guidelines of scientific societies.

Keywords:
asymptomatic bacteriuria – urinary tract infection – elderly

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