Chlamydia Pneumonia

Etiology: Birth canal infection
Imaging CXR: Diffuse interstitial infiltrates with hyperaeration
DDX:
Complications:
Treatment: Antibiotics
Clinical: Presents as afebrile pneumonia at 3-8 weeks and 50% have conjunctivitis

Radiology Cases of Chlamydia Pneumonia

CXR of chlamydia pneumonia — CXR AP and lateral shows bilateral interstitial infiltrates, more prominent in the right lung.

CXR of chlamydia pneumonia — CXR AP and lateral show bilateral diffuse infiltrates with hyperexpanded lungs.