Infections in Older Adults: A Case-Based Discussion Series Emphasizing Antibiotic Stewardship

Infections in Older Adults: A Case-Based Discussion Series Emphasizing Antibiotic Stewardship

Introduction Compared with younger populations, adults 65 years and older are more likely to suffer infection-related morbidity and mortality, experience antibiotic-related adverse events, and acquire multidrug-resistant organisms. We developed a series of case-based discussions that stressed antibi...

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Main Authors: Alyson Michener, Barbara Heath, Christopher J. Crnich, Rebekah Moehring, Kenneth Schmader, Lona Mody, Westyn Branch-Elliman, Robin L. P. Jump
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of American Medical Colleges 2018-09-01
Series:MedEdPORTAL
Subjects:
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Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Urinary Tract Infections
Older Adults
Cellulitis
Online Access:http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10754

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