Raoultella planticola associated with Meckel’s diverticulum perforation and peritonitis in a child: Case report and systematic review of the paediatric literature

Abstract

Raoultella planticola (R. planticola) is a Gram-negative, aerobic, rod bacteria found in water and soil that has been on rare occasions associated with clinical infections. However, in recent years, there has been both an increase in the frequency and severity of R. planticola infections. We present the first case of Meckel’s diverticulum perforation and peritonitis in a child associated with R. planticola infection and a systematic review of the paediatric literature. At present, in the paediatric population, R. planticola presents good susceptibility to a variety of antibiotics with the exception of ampicillin. Keywords: Meckel’s diverticulum, Raoultella planticola, Infection, Perforation, Peritonitis