Case report Open Access Published: 11 April 2022 Journal of Medical Case Reports volume 16, Article number: 148 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae strains have been reported in healthcare facilities with a rising incidence and are a major concern owing to infections that are often severe and can be potentially fatal, with limited therapeutic options. Klebsiella pneumonia represents the most frequently isolated microorganism.