Kumari, P GRao, P LAntony, BShivananda, P G1998-01-152009-05-291998-01-152009-05-291998-01-15Kumari PG, Rao PL, Antony B, Shivananda PG. Intraperitoneal abscess in a new born secondary to Klebsiella septicaemia--a case report. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 1998 Jan; 41(1): 101-2http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/74691A five day old female baby was admitted with distension of abdomen since birth and nonbilious vomiting, fever of one day duration. Blood culture grew Klebsiella pneumoniae. Abdominal exploration revealed thick walled cavity containing purulent fluid grew klebsiella pneumoniae which was sensitive to various antibiotics including gentamycin. The child was treated with injection gentamycin and ceftazidime. The child had uneventful recovery and is doing well 3 years post operatively.engAbdominal Abscess --drug therapyAnti-Bacterial Agents --therapeutic useBacteremia --microbiologyCephalosporins --therapeutic useFemaleGentamicins --therapeutic useHumansInfant, NewbornKlebsiella Infections --drug therapyKlebsiella pneumoniae --isolation & purificationPeritoneal CavityCase Reports