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Clinical management of community acquired pneumonia in the elderly patient
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Introduction: Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major health problem in elderly persons and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Areas covered: This article reviews the most recent publications relative to CAP in the elderly population, with a focus on epidemiology, prognostic factors, microbial etiology, therapy and prevention. The data discussed in this review were mainly obtained from a non-systematic review using Medline, and references from relevant articles. Expert commentary: CAP can occur at any age, but its incidence and risk of death are linked to increasing age. Age-related changes in the immune system make this population more vulnerable to CAP. Mortality in hospitalized patients with CAP ranges from 10% to 12%. However, in the case of elderly patients, several studies have reported mortality rates of up to 25%. Pneumococcal and influenza vaccination comprise one of the most important preventive approaches for CAP in the elderly.
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CILLÓNIZ, Catia, CECCATO, Adrian, SAN JOSE, Alicia, TORRES MARTÍ, Antoni. Clinical management of community acquired pneumonia in the elderly patient. _Expert Review Of Respiratory Medicine_. 2016. Vol. 10, núm. 11, pàgs. 1211-1220. [consulta: 14 de gener de 2026]. ISSN: 1747-6348. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/144616]