New imaging method could spot hidden bacteria
NCT ID NCT03424525
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new imaging technique using a radioactive tracer called 11C-trimethoprim to see how it spreads in the bodies of 16 adults with suspected bacterial infections. Participants had PET/CT scans to track the tracer over time. The goal was to learn how the tracer behaves in infected versus healthy tissues, not to treat the infection. This research helps improve future infection diagnosis.
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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