Can localize or map microorganism (Ex- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis) distribution of TB patients using radio-pharmaceutical?

Wasana Madushanka Ediri Arachchi @Wasana_Ediri_Arachchi

09 September 2015 0 9K Report

I would like to try, study and develop a Radio-pharmaceutical which can demonstrate Microorganism distribution in a particular disease with the help of PET or SPECT.

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