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[Urogenital infections in the elderly]
W Weidner1, W Hochreiter, B Liedl
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Strasse 7, 35385 Giessen. Wolfgang.Weidner@chiru.med.uni-giessen.de
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|September 7, 2002
Summary
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are rising in older adults, influenced by age-specific factors and complicating conditions. Further research is needed to address the urologic challenges in this population.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
Context:
- Rising incidence of asymptomatic bacteriuria and symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the elderly population.
- Predominant complicating factors include increased care needs, age- and gender-related issues like subvesical obstruction, adnexal infections, incontinence, and catheterization.
- Age-related diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus), altered antimicrobial pharmacodynamics, and changes in vaginal colonization present therapeutic challenges.
Purpose:
- To detail the age-specific medical and social risk factors associated with UTIs in the elderly.
- To highlight the urologic implications that require further evidence-based investigation.
Summary:
- The elderly face increasing rates of urinary tract infections, complicated by various medical, social, and age-related factors.
- Therapeutic strategies are challenged by conditions like diabetes and altered drug responses in older adults.
- The urologic consequences of these infections in the elderly remain under-investigated.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of UTIs in the elderly.
- Emphasizes the necessity for further research into the urologic aspects of geriatric UTIs.
- Informs the development of improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for UTIs in older adults.