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The Johns Hopkins POC-IT ABX Guide

Editor In Chief: Paul G. Auwaerter, MD

Editor Emeritus:John G. Bartlett, MD

Pharmacology Editors:

  • Kathryn Dzintars, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID
  • Christin Kilcrease, PharmD, AAHIVP

Pediatric Pharmacology Editors:

  • Bethany Sharpless Chalk, PharmD, BCPPS

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Last updated: June 22, 2023