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This tool is intended for use by trainees and health-care professionals within Veteran’s Integrated Services Networks (VISN23) as a reference to guide treatment of infectious diseases in conjunction with the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). The developers of this guide make no guarantees on the accuracy or completeness of contained information, its use in health-care systems apart from VISN23 health care systems, and its appropriateness in patient-specific circumstances. The developers are not liable for any claims or losses arising from the use or misuse of this guide, its contents, and any omissions from its contents or otherwise. This guide may not contain all relevant or required information and should not be used as the sole resource for patient care or prescribing decisions. Updates to this guide are released periodically, and it is up to the user to ensure use of the most up-to- date version. Certain links and documents contained within the guide are accessible only when logged into the VISN23 intranet. Local health-care system guidance takes precedence over any information contained within this guide.
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