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Fever in the elderly.

P Berman, R A Fox

    Age and Ageing
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Fever is often absent in elderly patients with infections. This review explores the diminished febrile response in older adults and its implications for diagnosing infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Infections pose a significant health risk to the elderly population.
    • The typical febrile response to infection may be blunted or absent in older adults.
    • Understanding these changes is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current understanding of the febrile response in the context of aging.
    • To examine the evidence for an impaired febrile response in elderly individuals.
    • To discuss the clinical implications of altered thermoregulation in geriatric infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on fever, infection, and aging.
    • Synthesis of current knowledge on the pathophysiology of the febrile response.

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  • Analysis of clinical observations regarding fever presentation in the elderly.

    • Main Results:

    • The febrile response is a complex physiological process that can be altered with age.
    • Reduced or absent fever in the elderly can mask underlying infections.
    • This impairment complicates the early detection and management of infectious diseases in this demographic.

    Conclusions:

    • The diminished febrile response in old age is a critical consideration in geriatric medicine.
    • Healthcare providers must be vigilant for non-febrile signs of infection in elderly patients.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms behind impaired thermoregulation in aging.