How urinary tract infections can trigger delirium and worsen dementia
Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In older patients, a common UTI can trigger del...
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How urinary tract infections can trigger delirium and worsen dementia
Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In older patients, a common UTI can trigger delirium, a medical emergency...
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