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Tuberculosis in long-term-care facilities.

S Rajagopalan1, T T Yoshikawa

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, King-Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90059, USA.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|September 23, 2000
PubMed
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Older adults are most affected by tuberculosis (TB) in the U.S. This treatable infection presents diagnostic challenges in the elderly, increasing risks, especially in long-term care facilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The geriatric population is the primary reservoir for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in developed countries.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) case rates are highest among the elderly in the United States.
  • Subtle clinical signs of TB in older adults lead to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, increasing morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of tuberculosis in the geriatric population.
  • To emphasize the increased risk of TB reactivation and new infection in institutionalized elderly individuals.
  • To underscore the importance of TB prevention and control in long-term care facilities.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature on tuberculosis in the elderly.

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  • Analysis of epidemiological data on TB case rates in different age groups.
  • Discussion of clinical manifestations, diagnostic dilemmas, and therapeutic challenges specific to geriatric TB patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Tuberculosis is frequently diagnosed late in elderly patients, often post-mortem.
    • Institutionalized elderly individuals face a higher risk of both latent TB reactivation and new TB infections.
    • Delayed diagnosis and treatment contribute to increased mortality and morbidity in this demographic.

    Conclusions:

    • Tuberculosis poses a significant public health challenge in the aging population.
    • Early detection and effective management are crucial to reduce TB-related morbidity and mortality in the elderly.
    • Stringent TB prevention and control measures are essential in long-term care settings for the elderly.