An 11 day-old neonate presented with bilateral renal venous thrombosis in the course of Salmonella Ibadan infection. 36 hours thrombolytic treatment with urokinase was associated with an immediate favorable outcome. Heparin and antibiotic treatment were pursued for 3 weeks. A 6 month follow-up and results of renal ultrasonography, urography and renal scanning allow to assess recovery, with restoration ad integrum for both kidneys.