UTI in Older Adults: 5 Signs That Look Different
Quick answer: In older adults, a urinary tract infection (UTI) often shows up as a sudden change in thinking or behavior — new confusion, agitatio…
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UTI in Older Adults: 5 Signs That Look Different
Quick answer: In older adults, a urinary tract infection (UTI) often shows up as a sudden change in thinking or behavior — new confusion, agitation, drowsin…
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