New PET tracer could spot hidden infections

NCT ID NCT05611892

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FDS to see if it can light up certain bacterial and fungal infections on PET scans. Researchers gave the tracer to 16 people with known or suspected infections and took images to see where it went in the body. The goal was to learn how the tracer behaves and whether it can help doctors find infections more accurately.

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States

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