[Urinary tract infections in the elderly].

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and asymptomatic bacteriuria are frequent in elderly patients. Distinguishing UTI from asymptomatic bacteriuria in older adults, particularly those living in long-term care facilities, might be a challenge for physicians due to the presence of confounding factors, such as an overactive bladder, prostate enlargement, and an indwelling bladder catheter. The absence of standards in the definition and treatment of UTI in the elderly frequently leads to overtreatment. Consequently, antibiotic selection pressure increases and as a result multidrug-resistant organisms might arise. On the other hand, insufficient treatment can result in prolonged and complicated courses of infections or increased morbidity. This review covers the definition, prevalence, diagnosis and management of UTI in older adults.

• Authors: N Mirsaidov, F M E Wagenlehner
• Journal: Der Urologe. Ausg. A (Urologe A) Vol. 55 Issue 4 Pg. 494-8 (Apr 2016) ISSN: 1433-0563 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Harnwegsinfektionen im Alter.
• PMID: 26908118 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Aged
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Bacterial Infections (diagnosis, drug therapy, prevention & control)
• Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
• Drug Administration Schedule
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Female
• Germany
• Humans
• Male
• Treatment Outcome
• Urinary Tract Infections (diagnosis, drug therapy, prevention & control)