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[From the microscopic to the macroscopic : the diagnostic power of images in infectious diseases]

Stéphanie D'incau1, Milo Moraz2

  • 1Service des maladies infectieuses, Institut central des hôpitaux, Hôpital du Valais, 1951 Sion.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|October 9, 2025
PubMed

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Integrating clinical, radiological, and microbiological images is crucial for diagnosing infectious diseases. This approach enhances diagnostic accuracy and speeds up treatment decisions, highlighting the value of clinical experience.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Imaging
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Visual diagnostic tools are fundamental in infectious disease management.
  • Clinical experience significantly influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
  • Integrating diverse imaging modalities aids in rapid disease identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the utility of combined imaging in diagnosing infectious diseases.
  • To emphasize the role of clinical expertise in interpreting multimodal diagnostic data.
  • To illustrate accelerated therapeutic decision-making through integrated diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Case series of five emblematic infectious disease presentations.
  • Analysis of combined clinical, radiological (CT-scan), and microbiological (stained cultures) data.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with final diagnoses and management plans.

Main Results:

  • The integration of clinical, radiological, and microbiological images facilitated prompt diagnosis in all five cases.
  • Visual diagnostic data proved essential for formulating effective management strategies.
  • Clinical experience was key in synthesizing information for rapid decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Multimodal imaging, combined with clinical acumen, is highly effective for diagnosing infectious diseases.
  • This integrated approach accelerates the diagnostic and therapeutic process.
  • Emblematic cases underscore the indispensable role of visual evidence and experience in infectious disease management.

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