Target-to-Background Ratios from ROI Analysis of 99mTc-Ciprofloxacin at Various Times After Injection
| Time after injection (h) | S. aureus | Heat-killed S. aureus | Sterile inflammation | C. albicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.70 ± 0.30 | 1.95 ± 0.28 | 1.95 ± 0.17 | 1.62 ± 0.08 |
| 2.5 | 1.57 ± 0.25 | 1.63 ± 0.32 | 2.00 ± 0.15 | 1.20 ± 0.09 |
| 5 | 1.47 ± 0.12 | 1.32 ± 0.16 | 2.08 ± 0.14 | 1.22 ± 0.06 |
| 22 | 1.07 ± 0.12 | 1.00 ± 0.00 | 1.03 ± 0.12 | 1.07 ± 0.06 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD.
ROI = region of interest.
Sterile inflammation was induced by injection of turpentine.