Molecular Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Infectious Diseases

Combined positron emission tomography and computer tomography with 2-deoxy-[fluorine-18]-flouro-D-glucose ([18F]FDG-PET/CT) is increasingly used in suspected infection and inflammation. Evidence is mounting within several areas. We believe [18F]FDG-PET/CT is a key modality in infection and inflammation and this overview outlines the diagnostic values in most common uses within this domain. [18F]FDG-PET/CT is considered helpful in establishing the underlying disease in 50–60