Respiratory infections in the elderly - ESCMID Study Group for Infections in the Elderly - ESGIE

Infectious diseases, Geriatricians, infection control, virologists, public health practitioners

Respiratory tract infections are among the most frequent in the elderly population. Their management is challeng- ing in many ways: atypical clinical presentation, delayed diagnosis, metabolic changes, worse prognosis, end of life. This course aims at discussing all these aspects and focusing on the different pathogens causing these in- fections, including opportunistic ones. This educational workshop will use interactive cases to illustrate important considerations. Care of the elderly will form an increasing part of infection practice in future and this workshop will help develop these skills for the next generation of phy- sicians.