Urinary tract infection in elderly residents of long-term care facilities
Stærkind, M.; Dalager-Pedersen, M.; Nielsen, H.
Ugeskrift for laeger 177(12): V09140494
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 25786842 Document Number: 684443
Urinary tract infection is the most prevalent bacterial infection among residents in Danish long-term care facilities, and it is the most common reason for antibiotic therapy as prevention or treatment in this population. Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infection in the elderly is challenging because of benign asymptomatic bacteriuria, chronic indwelling urinary tract catheters, cognitive impairment and other co-morbidities. This review covers updated information on diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of urinary tract infection in elderly residents of long-term care facilities.