by admin | Dec 21, 2017 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention
Originally published in the NY Times It is so easy for infections to be transmitted through skin contact in wrestling that there is a condition named for it: Herpes gladiatorum. When parents of young athletes reel off their kids’ sports-related health issues, they...
by admin | Nov 30, 2017 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention
Originally published by AAP News & Journals Participation in organized sports has a variety of health benefits but also has the potential to expose the athlete to a variety of infectious diseases, some of which may produce outbreaks. Major risk factors for...
by admin | Nov 16, 2017 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention
Originally published by CBS Miami NEW JERSEY – A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics aims to keep children and teens who play organized sports healthy and safe. “There’s a couple of different infectious diseases that we can never see, including MRSA,...
by admin | Oct 4, 2017 | Athletes, Gyms, Infection prevention, Skin infections
Athletes who work out regularly face more exposure to potential infections than the average person. From sweaty clothes to contaminated equipment, the gym is a hotbed for fungal germs. These people go to get fit, but sometimes end up sick instead. Here are some tips...
