The value and significance of imaging examination for infection and pathogen judgment

Abstract

Infection is the most common disease in children and a major problem that plagues clinicians.Imaging examination is an important tool for the diagnosis and evaluation of infectious diseases, providing evidences for early diagnosis.Although the imaging can not identify the pathogen, it can provide important clues for the determination of the pathogen, narrow the scope of the suspected pathogens, and provide a basis for the clinician′s empirical treatment. Key words: Infection; Imaging; X-ray; CT; MRI; Signs; Pneumonia; Intracranial infection