ArticleIndian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine2025
Infectious Disease Emergencies in Older Adults in India: A Prospective Observational Study Comparing Youngest Old, Middle Old, and Oldest Old Patients.
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Background and aims: Infections remain a common cause of emergency department (ED) admissions in older adults, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study investigates the clinical and microbiological spectrum and outcomes of infection-related emergencies in older adults in North India, comparing the youngest old (65-74 years), middle old (75-84 years), and oldest old (≥85 years) patients. Patients and methods: This prospective observational study included older patients (≥65 years) with community-acquired infections admitted to the medical ED of a tertiary care academic hospital in North India from June 2023 to May 2024. Patients with hospital-acquired infections, including those that developed during prior admissions at referring hospitals, were excluded. Results: We enrolled 300 patients (mean age 74.2 years, 51% males), including 164 youngest old, 92 middle old, and 44 oldest old. The most prevalent infections were pneumonia (39.3%), urinary tract infection (UTI) (13.3%), cholangitis (9.3%), and tuberculosis (7.7%). Microbiological confirmation was achieved in 37.3%, with frequent isolation of drug-resistant organisms such as Conclusion: Infection-related emergencies in older adults, especially the oldest old, pose diagnostic challenges and carry high mortality. Pneumonia is a major cause of ED admission and death among older adults in India. How to cite this article: Kadar H, Erla SR, Angrup A, Bhatia M, Sharma N, Pannu AK. Infectious Disease Emergencies in Older Adults in India: A Prospective Observational Study Comparing Youngest Old, Middle Old, and Oldest Old Patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(7):569-577.
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