ABSTRACT
The most common infection that occurs in elderly residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) is urinary tract infection (1). It is the most frequent source ofbacteremia, and a common reason for transfer of residents to acute care facilities. Urinary infection is also one of the most common indications for antimicrobial therapy in these facilities, and much of the antimicrobial use for urinary infection in LTCFs is inappropriate (2). Thus, an understanding of urinary infection in residents of LTCFs is important for optimal resident care and to promote appropriate antimicrobial use in this setting.
