Scientists Pave the Way for Enhanced Detection and Treatment of Vascular Graft Infections (IMAGE)

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Scientists Pave the Way for Enhanced Detection and Treatment of Vascular Graft Infections

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MRI-[18F]-FDG imaging shows a high level of inflammation at the site of the catheter 10 days after Staphylococcus aureus infection. The radiopharmaceutical fludeoxyglucose (FDG) F 18 was used to visualize bacteria-induced inflammation.

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<i>The American Journal of Pathology</i>

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