RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Neonatal primary peritonitis in Nigeria JF Archives of Disease in Childhood JO Arch Dis Child FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health SP 130 OP 132 DO 10.1136/adc.50.2.130 VO 50 IS 2 A1 Maureen B. Duggan A1 M. S. Khwaja YR 1975 UL http://adc.bmj.com/content/50/2/130.abstract AB Six cases of neonatal primary peritonitis admitted to Ahmadu Bello Hospital, Zaria, between January 1972 and July 1973 are reported, of whom 4 survived. All patients had evidence of umbilical sepsis, while 2 had erythema marginatum, which has not previously been reported in this condition. The importance of peritoneal aspiration and x-ray of the abdomen in establishing the dignosis is stressed, as is prevention of umbilical sepsis by increased health education.