Abstract
Abstract
French
Necrotizing soft tissue infections are seen with relative frequency. A case of spontaneous, bilateral necrotizing fasciitis of the forearms in an otherwise healthy 17-year-old male is reported. It is thought to be the only reported case of spontaneous bilateral necrotizing fasciitis.
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