Appropriate use of antibiotics for oral/dental conditions in older adults: a narrative review.

Ljiljana Đukić George Soulis Barbara E Janssens Frauke Müller Mirko Petrovic Anastassia E Kossioni

Published in: Acta clinica Belgica (2024)

Healthcare providers should prescribe antibiotics to unfit and frail older adults with caution, given the multitude of comorbidities and potential interactions with medications received. Further research is needed on the safe and effective use of antibiotics in older patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
community dwelling
risk assessment