Comparing two imaging scans to find the cause of unexplained fever
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two types of whole-body imaging scans (FDG-PET/CT and CECT-CAP) to see which is better at finding the cause of a fever that has lasted for several weeks without a clear reason. The results may help doctors choose the best test to pinpoint the source of persistent fevers.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have had a fever of at least 101.1°F (38.3°C) on at least two separate occasions, and this fever must have lasted for at least 3 weeks without a cause, OR you were in the hospital with a fever for at least one week without a diagnosis.
- You must have had basic tests done (like blood tests, cultures, chest X-ray, and abdominal ultrasound) before being labeled as having fever of unknown origin.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot have a weakened immune system.
- You cannot have a known allergy to the contrast dye used in CT scans that cannot be managed.
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