1996
DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(96)90013-3
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Is presentation of bacteremia in the elderly the same as in younger patients?

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“…Leukocytosis is reported in 39-73% of patients aged 65 and older 17,[21][22][23]25,28 and in one study was more common than in younger patients and with higher median values. 23 Leukopenia is described in »10% of patients in most studies 17,20,22,25,28 and its prevalence is not significantly different than in younger patients.…”
Section: Laboratory Markersmentioning
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“…Leukocytosis is reported in 39-73% of patients aged 65 and older 17,[21][22][23]25,28 and in one study was more common than in younger patients and with higher median values. 23 Leukopenia is described in »10% of patients in most studies 17,20,22,25,28 and its prevalence is not significantly different than in younger patients.…”
Section: Laboratory Markersmentioning
confidence: 83%
“…Chills are reported in »35% of older patients 17,23,25,28 and significantly less prevalent compared to younger patients. 23 Altered mental status is reported in several studies to occur in as high as »50% of patients 65 y and older.…”
Section: Other Clinical Signs Of Infectionmentioning
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