Acquisition Protocols and Image Interpretation Criteria Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Infectious Diseases

Signore, Alberto; Lazzeri, Elena; Lauri, Chiara

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-25494-0_5

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“…Nuclear imaging can also visualize inflammation by targeting specific markers of inflammation, such as increased blood flow and immune cell recruitment. Complete body PET scans with certain radiotracers can help identify multiple infection sites in a single imaging session, making them particularly useful for systemic infections (11,13).…”

Section: Identification Of Infection Sites and Inflammation Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nuclear imaging is known to aid in determining the source of infection, such as by identifying an infected prosthetic device or abscesses (15). It may also assist in differentiating infections from noninfectious conditions that may have similar clinical presentations, helping to avoid unnecessary treatment (9,11). Chronic infections such as tuberculosis or fungal infections can be difficult to diagnose using conventional methods (16).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…PET scans detect these gamma rays to create detailed 3D images of metabolic activity. It is widely used in oncology for cancer staging and treatment monitoring (11). SPECT, on the other hand, utilizes radiotracers that emit single gamma rays.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A gamma camera rotates around the patient, capturing the emitted radiation and creating 3D images. SPECT is valuable in cardiology for assessing myocardial perfusion and http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2023.31001 in neurology for brain imaging (11). Gallium scanning and white blood cell scintigraphy are the types of nuclear imaging that are specifically used for infection and inflammation detection in the human body.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Gallium scanning and white blood cell scintigraphy are the types of nuclear imaging that are specifically used for infection and inflammation detection in the human body. Gallium-67 is used in Gallium scanning to detect sites of inflammation and infection, particularly in cases of fever of unknown origin or certain types of pneumonia, and White Blood Cell Scintigraphy uses white blood cells tagged with a radiotracer (11). Studies have shown that nuclear medicine and imaging are effective for patients with idiopathic fever.…”

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Role of Nuclear Imaging in Infectious Diseases

Ahmad,

Alrawili,

Al Zehefa

et al. 2023

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Pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi are well-known causes of infectious diseases, and these diseases have a greater impact on populations with limited resources. Rapid and accurate diagnostic criteria and methods are essential to address the emergence of infectious diseases. Improvements in diagnostic criteria and methods are critical to safeguarding public health and mitigating the impact of these diseases on a global scale. Nuclear medicine and imaging have been found to be effective in identifying lesions in patients with idiopathic fever and differentiating between infective and non-infective lesions. This research article reviews the use of nuclear imaging in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, with a comprehensive literature review starting on September 4th, 2023, from research databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane. The literature search for this study focused on the burden of infectious disease, diagnostic inaccuracies, and their outcomes, the recent role of nuclear imaging, and sensitive diagnosis. While nuclear imaging is not typically the first-line diagnostic tool for infectious diseases, it can provide valuable insights in certain situations and should be further explored as a primary diagnostic tool. Nuclear imaging can be used to identify the location of the infection, the source of the infection, and to evaluate the progress of treatment therapy. It is also important to identify the sensitivity and specificity of each infectious disease case to accurately diagnose the disease using nuclear imaging. Although the use of these diagnostic tools is context-specific, nuclear imaging plays a valuable role in the comprehensive assessment of infectious diseases and contributes to improved patient care and research in the field of infectious disease management

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Section: Identification Of Infection Sites and Inflammation Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%