Diagnostic Imaging in Parasitic Infections

Palmer, P. E. S.

doi:10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34867-2

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“…Imaging studies could be increasingly helpful in the diagnosis of parasitic infections when the clinical symptoms are inconclusive, especially when the parasite invades the tissues, organs, and muscles [ 39 ]. Since parasitic diseases demonstrate similar imaging features as other infections and cancerous conditions, differential diagnosis assumes increased significance.…”

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Radiological and Imaging Evidence in the Diagnosis and Management of Microbial Infections: An Update

Vaishnav,

Gurukiran,

Ighodaro

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Microbial infections are extremely prevalent throughout the world. Bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses generally cause them. Most microbial infections spread from humans to humans and from animals to humans. A vast majority of microbial infections are self-limiting. However, some microbial infections result in severe morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of microbial infections generally depends on the direct demonstration of microbes in human clinical specimens through microscopy followed by culture. Some microbes are uncultivable, and among those that are cultivable, some take a very long time to grow in the laboratory. This causes delays in the diagnosis that may result in poor patient outcomes. Serological and molecular methods like enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), respectively, have been extensively used to diagnose infectious diseases. However, these require costly infrastructure and adequate personnel training. In this context, alternative, more efficient, and rapid detection methods for the diagnosis of microbial infections are warranted. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the role played by radiological investigations in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.

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