18FFDG PET/CT in fever and inflammation of unknown origin, bacteremia, and sepsis: an umbrella review of diagnostic accuracy and clinical impact

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and clinical impact of FDG PET/CT in various infectious conditions.
• Conducted an umbrella review of systematic reviews analyzing the use of FDG PET/CT.
• Focused on conditions such as fever of unknown origin, bacteremia, and sepsis.
• Assessed diagnostic accuracy and clinical management outcomes based on existing literature.
• FDG PET/CT proved to be a valuable tool in diagnosing fever of unknown origin and related infections.
• Enhanced patient management strategies were demonstrated through its implementation.
• The review suggests a need for standardized imaging protocols to optimize diagnostic effectiveness.