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Infection Management for Geriatrics in Long-Term Care Facilities is an essential clinical reference for healthcare providers managing infections in elderly residents of long-term care environments. This specialized text addresses the unique challenges of infection prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in geriatric populations, who often present with atypical symptoms and complex comorbidities.
The book covers pathophysiology of infections in aging populations, practical diagnostic approaches, antimicrobial stewardship, and facility-wide infection control protocols. It provides evidence-based recommendations for common infections including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and gastrointestinal pathogens.
Written by leading infectious disease experts Thomas T. Yoshikawa and Joseph G. Ouslander, this comprehensive guide offers practical clinical pearls, case studies, and protocols specifically tailored to the geriatric long-term care setting, making it invaluable for physicians, nurse practitioners, infection preventionists, and care facility administrators.
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