Evaluation of Clostridium difficile Infection with PET/CT Imaging in a Mouse Model.

L CussóE ReigadasP MuñozManuel DescoE Bouza

Published in: Molecular imaging and biology (2021)

High toxin producer ribotype 027 induced more severe CDI infections, correlating with higher colon and cecum [18F]FDG uptake. Colon uptake may purportedly serve as early predictor of CDI severity.

Keyphrases

pet ct
mouse model
positron emission tomography
escherichia coli
high resolution
high glucose
drug induced
diabetic rats
clostridium difficile
early onset
computed tomography
photodynamic therapy
pet imaging