Intrinsic values of procalcitonin in bacterial bloodstream infections in people aged 75 years and over: a retrospective study.

Objective: To evaluate PCT measurement in the diagnosis of bloodstream infection (BSI) in hospitalized patients aged 75+.

Method: Descriptive, retrospective, monocentric study conducted in France, in patients with at least one blood culture and PCT and CRP measurements within the 24 hours before or after blood culture.

Results: The mean PCT and CRP values for the 118 (15.

Representations of their own sexuality and aging body by old people: phenomenological and psychodynamic approach.

The sexuality of the elderly is rarely mentioned in general medicine although it holds an important place in many old people's life, and sexual well-being is a part of the global well-being according to the World Health Organization. To explore the representations of their own sexuality and aging body by the elderly. Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews in 15 healthy elderly people over 65 years of age, living at home.