Humana Microbiology and Aging: Clinical Manifestations Book

As the global population grows toward an estimated 8.9 billion by 2050, the number of people aged 80 or older is expected to reach 370 million. This demographic shift brings significant medical challenges, particularly regarding the biological process of growing older and its relationship with infection risks. Microbiology and Aging: Clinical Manifestations by Humana explores the enormous microbiological burden placed on the host during the aging process. As humans live longer, there is a greater propensity for infection, a risk that becomes substantially heightened in elderly populations. This book examines aging through the lens of biochemical deregulation and its impact on human development. For medical professionals and researchers, this text provides necessary context on how the biological process of aging interacts with microbiological factors. Understanding these clinical manifestations is vital as the medical community prepares for an aging global population with increased susceptibility to various infections.