New PET tracer may light up hidden infections
NCT ID NCT05611892
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FDS in 16 people with infections or cancer. The goal was to see if the tracer can specifically highlight areas of Gram-negative bacterial or invasive mold infections on PET scans. Researchers measured where the tracer went in the body and how strongly it lit up infected versus healthy tissue.
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Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
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