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Antimicrobial Dosing for Empiric and Documented Pseudomonas

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Given the management challenges associated with P aeruginosa infections, it is important for clinicians to recognize patients who may have or be at risk of infection with P aeruginosa and use appropriate dosing regimens to effectively manage infections and improve patient outcomes.

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An earlier version of this article appeared in the Pharmacy Related Newsletter: The Capsule, of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

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The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this article.

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