Pneumonia and hospitalizations in the elderly

Pneumonia in the elderly is a common and severe problem. In this review we analyze the state of the art for pneumonia in the elderly. Several aspects are discussed: i) how common is the disease; signs and symptoms in the elderly; ii) the elderly must always be hospitalized and which is the best plac...

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Main Authors: Francesco Cacciatore, Carlo Gaudiosi, Francesca Mazzella, Anna Scognamiglio, Irene Mattucci, Mauro Carone, Nicola Ferrara, Pasquale Abete
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-05-01
Series:Geriatric Care
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/6377