In vivo imaging of Lyme arthritis in mice by [(18)F]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography.

CONCLUSION: PET/CT imaging with [(18)F]FDG is a reliable method to longitudinally monitor the development and progression of B. burgdorferi infection-induced inflammation in vivo in mouse joints.
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology - June 26, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Pietikäinen A, Siitonen R, Liljenbäck H, Eskola O, Söderström M, Roivainen A, Hytönen J Tags: Scand J Rheumatol Source Type: research