There are several case definitions for Acute respiratory infection and Acute Lower Respiratory infection that could be used for community based surveillance. Elderly surveillance requires specific definitions since they have unique symptoms and case presentation. The issue of ARI and ALRI in elderly further gets complicated because majority of them tend to have COPD in a country like India. Kindly suggest a suitable definition that could fit in for this special age group.
Dear Giridara, this article will help you, best regards
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Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTI) in the elderly: A late onset mild immunodeficiency?
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