| Theme |
Geriatric nephrology and dialysis |
| Title |
Prevention of infectious disease in elderly dialysis patients : Diagnosis of infectious disease and vaccinations |
| 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. |