Specifics in antibiotic therapy for older adults

Heppner HJ, Walger P (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift Georg Thieme Verlag

Book Volume: 143

Pages Range: 1070-1074

Journal Issue: 15

DOI: 10.1055/a-0551-2695

Abstract

Infectious diseases are still very common in older adults ad they are responsilble for nearly the most deaths in those patients. Especially geriatric patients show higher morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is very important to start antibiotic therapy as fast as possible after diagnosis. Beyond physiological organ changes, immunosenescene leads to a higher susceptibility for infections in this special patient group. Atypical symptoms cause a delayed initial therapy. Changes in pharmacokinetics, multimorbidity and plypharmacy induce a high risk for adverse sideeffects and interactions. Indicating antibiotic therapy, local resistance and severity of disease has to be considered.

Authors with CRIS profile

Hans Jürgen Heppner Medizinische Fakultät

Involved external institutions

Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Heppner, H.J., & Walger, P. (2018). Specifics in antibiotic therapy for older adults. Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift, 143(15), 1070-1074. https://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-0551-2695

MLA:

Heppner, Hans Jürgen, and Peter Walger. "Specifics in antibiotic therapy for older adults." Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift 143.15 (2018): 1070-1074.

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