Abstract
Long-term care-acquired pneumonia is a clinical syndrome of pneumonia that develops in a resident of a long-term care facility who has not been recently Hospitalized. It is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among the residents of long-term care facilities. Streptococcus pmuntonia, Haemophils influenza, and Moraxella catarrhalis are the most frequently identified bacterial causative. Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of long-term care-acquired pneumonia. In this review, we discuss the risk factors, pathogenesis, etiology, management, and the preventive measures for long-term care-acquired pneumonia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-225 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Geriatrics and Aging |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fluoroquinolones
- Health care facilities
- Long-term care
- Nursing home
- Pneumonia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ageing
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology