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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Paediapaedia: Pneumonia, Chlamydia Paediapaedia: Neonatal Chest Diseases

Pneumonia, Chlamydia

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed


Clinical Presentation:
Respiratory distress at 3-6 weeks of age, often with associated conjunctivitis.

Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Infection occurs as the fetus passes through the cervix and vagina at birth. As well as causing respiratory distress, chlamydia trachomatis also causes conjunctivitis.

Pathology:
Chlamydia trachomatis is neither a bacteria or a virus, but is rather an obligate intracellular parasite.

Imaging Findings:
Diffuse perihilar interstitial infiltrates are seen. Effusions may occur, and consolidation is rare. icon gificon gif

DDX:
Not applicable

References:
See References chapter at the end of the book.

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