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[Infection in elderly interned in long-term care facilities].

Paulo José Fortes Villas Bôas¹, Ana Lúcia dos Anjos Ferreira

¹Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Unesp, SP.

Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)

|June 15, 2007

Summary

Infections are common in elderly individuals residing in long-term care facilities (LTCF), with respiratory and urinary tract infections being most prevalent. The study found an elevated incidence but no unusual infectious disease concerns.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology

Context:

Elderly individuals in long-term care facilities (LTCF) are susceptible to infections.
Understanding infection rates and types in this population is crucial for public health.
Previous data on infection occurrence in LTCF settings may be limited.

Purpose:

To determine the incidence of infections among elderly residents in LTCFs.
To identify common infection sites and etiological agents.
To assess the mortality rate associated with infections in this cohort.

Summary:

A 13-month study evaluated 55 elderly residents in LTCFs, encompassing 20,896 patient-days.
The pooled mean infection rate was 3.20 per 1,000 patient-days, with a patient infection rate of 63.6%.
Respiratory (50%) and urinary tract (32%) infections were most common. Mortality infection rate was 5%, with Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus being prevalent pathogens.

Impact:

The findings highlight a high incidence of infection in LTCF residents, emphasizing the need for robust infection control measures.
This study provides valuable epidemiological data for healthcare providers and policymakers.
No unusual infectious disease problems were identified, suggesting current management strategies may be adequate for common pathogens.