| Theme | Fatal infections of elderly and super-elderly dialysis patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Influenza pneumonia | |
| Publish Date | 2016/02 | |
| Author | Masafumi Seki | Division of Respiratory Medicine and Infection Control, Tohoku Pharmaceutical University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | In elderly patients influenza frequently develops into severe pneumonia due to secondary bacterial infections, such as S. pneumoniae and S. aureus. Antibiotics and anti-influenza drugs are important treatments, but vaccination and surveillance are also vital to prevent critical conditions. | |