Cryptococcal Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Patient With Sarcoidosis

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis, a severe soft tissue infection that rapidly destroys the fascial layer through necrosis and inflammation, is often caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, gram-negative bacteria, Clostridium, and, rarely, fungal organisms. We present a case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in a patient with sarcoidosis on oral prednisone therapy.