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These infections are often difficult to treat due to the pathogen\u2019s intrinsic antibiotic resistance and biofilm-forming ability. Therefore, rapid and selective detection of P. aeruginosa is essential for early diagnosis and effective infection control. In this study, a novel surface-imprinted MIP design uniquely combines methacrylamide (MAM), acrylamide (AAM), and vinylpyrrolidone (VP) monomers to generate recognition cavities that are complementary to the surface morphology and physicochemical properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells. Unlike traditional MIP approaches, this surface imprinting strategy provides improved stability and reproducibility, without relying on biological recognition elements like antibodies or aptamers. This novel approach enabled us to achieve an ultralow LOD of 1 CFU\/mL over a linear range of 1\u2013104 CFU\/mL, demonstrating excellent analytical performance. In addition, the sensor exhibited good reproducibility with an RSD of 5\u201312%. 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