Fungal spy scan: new PET tracer targets hidden infections
NCT ID NCT06105411
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests a new type of PET scan that uses a radioactive fungal component (siderophore) to light up areas of invasive Aspergillus infection in the body. Ten adults with suspected or confirmed fungal infections will receive the tracer and undergo imaging. The goal is to see if this method can more accurately locate and diagnose these serious infections compared to standard scans.
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