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Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is known for its activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, making the correct answer A. This antibiotic is commonly used for treating infections caused by Pseudomonas and a wide range of other bacteria. Ceftazidime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. While ceftazidime is highly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, it is not active against HIV (choice B), does not have neuroprotective effects (choice C), and does not possess anti-inflammatory properties (choice D).

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