Virus Infections in Older People.
Subcell Biochem
; 103: 149-183, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37120468
ABSTRACT
Older people are more prone to viral infections, and often have worse outcomes. This was well demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, where a disproportionate number of deaths occurred in the oldest and frailest people. The assessment of the older person with a viral infection is complicated by the high prevalence of multiple comorbidities and sensory or cognitive impairment. They often present with common geriatric syndromes such as falls or delirium, rather than the more typical features of a viral illness in younger people. Comprehensive geriatric assessment by a specialist multidisciplinary team is the gold standard of management, as viral illness is unlikely to present in isolation of other healthcare needs. We discuss the presentation, diagnosis, prevention, and management of common viral infections-respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus, norovirus, influenza, hepatitis, herpes, and dengue viruses-with special consideration of infections in the older patient.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Viroses
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Vírus Sincicial Respiratório Humano
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Influenza Humana
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Subcell Biochem
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido