F-18 FDG PET in infectious diseases in children.

Purpose: The aim is to report our observations regarding the role of F-18 FDG PET in children's infectious processes.

Material And Methods: A presentation is made of 3 neonatal infections unresponsive to treatment, 2 invasive infections in immunocompromised children, and 1 discitis in an immunocompetent child. PET or PET/CT was performed to address a specific question pertaining to the management of the diseases.