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Virus Infections in Older People.
Soiza, Roy L; Scicluna, Chiara; Bilal, Sana.
  • Soiza RL; Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research Group, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. r.l.soiza@abdn.ac.uk.
  • Scicluna C; Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research Group, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
  • Bilal S; Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research Group, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
Subcell Biochem ; 103: 149-183, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2303994
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Virus Diseases / Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / Influenza, Human / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Subcell Biochem Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 978-3-031-26576-1_8

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Virus Diseases / Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human / Influenza, Human / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Subcell Biochem Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 978-3-031-26576-1_8