Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9270788 | Journal of Infection | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusion. Bacteremic UTI in the elderly has a high mortality rate. In frail elderly patients with age-associated multiple severe underlying disorders and cognitive impairment, early recognition of bacteremic UTI and prompt, appropriate treatment are critical in reducing the mortality.
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Authors
Sari Tal, Vladimir Guller, Shmuel Levi, Rita Bardenstein, David Berger, Irina Gurevich, Alexander Gurevich,