| Theme | Geriatric nephrology and dialysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Prevention of infectious disease in elderly dialysis patients : Diagnosis of infectious disease and vaccinations | |
| Publish Date | 2015/09 | |
| Author | Goh Ohji | Division of Infectious Disease Therapeutics, Department of Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Blood stream infection is the most common complication associated with hemodialysis, whereas peritonitis is the most common condition associated with peritoneal dialysis. Tuberculosis, especially pulmonary tuberculosis, should be a concern. Influenza vaccines and pneumococcal vaccines should be considered for elderly hemodialysis patients. Hepatitis B vaccines should also be considered for uninfected and/or unvaccinated patients. | |