Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Clin Geriatr Med
; 37(4): 509-522, 2021 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1446493
ABSTRACT
In this article, the authors review manifestations of COVID-19 in older adults, normal physiologic changes and frequent comorbidities of aging that increase pathogenicity, factors contributing to overwhelming viral spread among seniors, negative effects on health and well-being resulting from measures to control the virus, and health-system improvements necessary to protect and care for this vulnerable population.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Infection Control
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COVID-19
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Nursing Homes
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Geriatr Med
Journal subject:
Geriatrics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.cger.2021.05.001
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