Group B Streptococcus Pneumonia

Etiology: Infection caused by passage through the birth canal and often associated with early and prolonged rupture of membranes
Imaging CXR: Normal lung volumes and prominent fine interstitial markings with or without pleural effusion which does not resolve in 1-2 days
DDX: Initially radiographically indistinguishable from transient tachypnea of the newborn which resolves within 24-48 hours
Complications:
Treatment: Antibiotics
Clinical: Group B Streptococcus causes pneumonia at 1 week of life and meningitis at 1 month of life

Radiology Cases of Group B Streptococcus Pneumonia

CXR of Group B streptococcus pneumonia — Initial CXR shows normal lung volumes and fine interstitial infiltrates.

CXR of Group B Streptococcus pneumonia — CXR shows diffuse fine interstitial infiltrates bilaterally.