Urol. praxi, 2013; 14(5): 212-214

Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections in the elderly

MUDr.Miroslava Romžová
Urologická klinika FN Hradec Králové

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem of elderly people. The scale disorders ranging from binding cystitis, to potentially

life threatening pyelonephritis. Symptomatology in gerontological patients may be very different, so it needed a good differential diagnosis

of the patient›s problem. In therapy is the several differences compared to the younger age group. It is suitable for the prevention

of disease.

Keywords: urinary tract infection, elderly patient, antibiotics

Published: December 1, 2013  Show citation

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