The health problems of older persons have become more prominent against the backdrop of increasing global population ageing, and bacterial infections are undoubtedly one of the key factors affecting the quality of life and life of older persons. The gradual decline in the immune function of older persons, coupled with the increase in underlying diseases, increases their vulnerability to various strain infections. This paper will explore in depth the types of bacterial infections common to older persons, their causes and detailed prevention and treatment measures.
First, lung infections are very common among older persons and constitute the first type of infection. The pathogens of gerontosis are predominantly bacteria, among which the infection rate is high, e.g., pneumocococcal creber, coli-eshic, etc., which occupy an important place in gerontitis. In the case of hospital access to pneumonia, more resistant bacteria, such as copper-coloured cystasy and boulders, are also common, making treatment difficult. The clinical performance of old-age pneumonia is often unusual, lacking visible symptoms and prone to neglect, and therefore early detection and timely treatment are particularly important. In drug treatment, appropriate antibiotics should be carefully selected on the basis of pathogen tests and drug-sensitive tests. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to dose adjustments and to closely monitor adverse effects to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.
In order to effectively prevent gerontological lung infections, the following specific measures could be taken: maintenance of good living habits, cessation of smoking and alcohol, and avoidance of exposure to harmful gases and dust. The second is to enhance indoor ventilation, keep the air fresh and reduce bacterial growth. Third is the proper exercise of physical exercise, such as walking, boxing, etc., in order to improve physical fitness and immunity. Fourth, periodic health checks are conducted to detect and treat respiratory diseases in a timely manner. Fifth is pneumonia vaccination to reduce the risk of pneumonia.
Secondly, urinary tract infections are also one of the types of infections common to older persons. Older people’s urinary tract infections are mostly caused by gerang cactus, such as coli and transcorros. As men age, older persons are vulnerable to prostate growth and vescary neck barriers, while older women may shrink their urine mucous membranes as a result of lower estrogen levels, all of which lead to low urination, thus increasing the risk of urinary tract infections. Symptoms of urinary tract infections include urination frequency, emergency and urinary pain, but older persons may have less visible symptoms and be prone to delay treatment. Therefore, family and nursing staff should give high priority to the early detection and treatment of older persons in cases of pain in their backs and fever, by taking them to medical care in a timely manner, and by conducting urine routines and urine training examinations.
There are many ways to prevent urinary tract infections among older persons, including by maintaining personal hygiene, changing underpants and cleaning the vagina every day. The second is to drink more water and increase the amount of urine to wash the urine. The third is to avoid squeezing and to urinate in a timely manner. Fourth is the active treatment of basic diseases such as prostate growth, diabetes, etc. Fifthly, for older persons who need to conduct urine, there should be strict adherence to sterile protocols and regular changes of catheters to reduce the incidence of infection.
In addition, skin soft tissue infections are one of the types of infections common to older persons. The elderly are less functional and vulnerable to the infection of gland positives, such as the golden slurry. Clinical manifestations of skin soft tissue infections include bruises, pain, sepsis formation, etc., which can cause complications such as sepsis in serious cases. Control measures include the clean and dry skin, the avoidance of trauma and the timely treatment of skin damage. For infections that have occurred, appropriate antibiotics should be selected for treatment based on pathogen tests.
In order to prevent skin-skin soft tissue infections in older persons, the first is to take care of personal hygiene, to bathe, to change clothes and to keep the skin clean. The second is to avoid long periods of immersion in water so as to avoid damage to skin softening. The third is to wear comfortable clothing to avoid skin rubbing by tight or rough clothing. Fourth is the active treatment of skin diseases such as rashes, skin inflammation, etc. to avoid skin damage. Fifth is to enhance nutrition and increase skin resistance.
In addition to the above-mentioned common types of infection, older persons are also vulnerable to infection in the fungus of other systems, such as the digestive system and the nervous system. For example, older persons are vulnerable to intestinal gynaecosis due to reduced gastrointestinal function, leading to symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, etc. The first approach to the prevention of infection in the digestive system is to take care of dietary hygiene and avoid the consumption of unclean food. The second is to keep a regular diet and avoid eating. Third is the appropriate supplementation of the fungi to maintain the intestinal community balance. Fourth is the active treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach inflammation, gastric ulcer etc.
Neural infections are dominated by severe infections such as meningitis and sepsis, with high rates of death. The prevention of neurological infections is achieved by maintaining good living habits and enhancing physical and immune capacity. The second is to avoid exposure to people with infectious diseases in order to reduce the risk of infection. Thirdly, in the case of older persons suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and so forth, efforts should be made to control the situation in order to reduce the incidence of infection. Fourth is regular health check-ups to detect and treat potential infections in a timely manner.
In sum, the types of bacterial infections that are common to older persons are diverse, and the response faces many challenges. In the response, health management of older persons should be strengthened, immunization should be enhanced and basic diseases should be actively treated. At the same time, the rational use of antibiotics avoids abuse and overuse in order to reduce the production of resistant bacteria. In the case of infections that have occurred, appropriate antibiotics should be selected for treatment based on pathogen tests and drug-sensitive tests, and care and nutritional support should be strengthened to increase the rate of cure and reduce the rate of death. Only by working together will society be able to respond effectively to the challenge of the infection of the old population and to ensure a healthy and happy life for the elderly.
