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Combined In vivo Optical and µCT Imaging to Monitor Infection, Inflammation, and Bone Anatomy in an Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Mice
Published on: October 16, 2014
Fungal infections in focus: accelerating non-invasive imaging from preclinical insights to clinical breakthroughs
Lauren Michiels1, Mahrukh Shameem2, Eliane Vanhoffelen1
1Biomedical MRI, Department of Imaging and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Abstract:
Invasive fungal diseases (IFDs) present a growing clinical challenge, underscoring the urgent need for improved diagnostics, therapeutics and mechanistic understanding. This review highlights the key role of innovative imaging techniques across all scales - ranging from whole-body-level diagnostics and therapy monitoring to host-pathogen interactions at cellular resolution in both clinical and preclinical settings. These imaging modalities facilitate translation of preclinical innovations into clinical applications, accelerating research and advancing IFD management.
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