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Can a PET CT scan find hidden infections other than cancer in the body ? Is the procedure same for infections also, injecting the die in body before scan ?
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Procedure is same , but usually Pet CT scan is not recommended for infection diagnosis.. it can be suggested in case of Pyrexia of unknown origin ( puo)
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