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Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 489-492
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ABSTRACT

Urinary infections in the elderly population have a leading role in terms of epidemiological and socioeconomic represent a major impact on the quality of life of older people. They are the cause of delirium, functional decline, institutionalization and high mortality.

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