Host Jessica Seidelman, MD has an in-depth discussion with Kerry LaPlante, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, FIDP, and Julie Ann Justo, Pharm.D. in the opening episode of this 3-part series. They discuss why PJI infections are so difficult to treat, and advances in antimicrobial agents in the pipeline. This episode is sponsored by BONESUPPORT™, makers of CERAMENT® G with Gentamicin. CERAMENT G is an FDA-designated breakthrough device offering proven bone remodeling with reliable elution of broad-spectrum Gentamicin. CERAMENT G has a 96% success rate in eradication of infection in a single-stage for patients with fracture related infections and chronic osteomyelitis. To learn more and review CERAMENT G cases, visit their website at BONESUPPORT.com

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IDSA 2024 Guidance on the Treatment of Antimicrobial Resistant Gram-Negative Infections

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