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Skin Infections Can Spread Easily Among Athletes
Posted 13 Feb 2011 by Drugs.com
FRIDAY, Feb. 11 – In addition to the collegiality and competitive spirit that typifies team sports, one dermatologist cautions that players may be sharing something far less desirable: contagious skin infections. "Outbreaks of ringworm, herpes and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have occurred at the high school, collegiate and professional level throughout the world," dermatologist Dr. Brian B. Adams, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. "These skin conditions are highly contagious and can spread through sports teams quite quickly, especially if they are not immediately diagnosed and contained. That is why athletes need to be aware of these risks and how to spot the warning signs of a skin infection," he noted. Adams is scheduled to discuss the role played by bacterial, viral and fungus-based infections in team ... Read more
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Resistant Ringworm Common in Urban Elementary Schools
Posted 19 Apr 2010 by Drugs.com
MONDAY, April 19 – Treatment-resistant ringworm is common among urban elementary school children, U.S. researchers report. They studied 10,514 children in kindergarten through Grade 5 at 44 schools across the bi-state Kansas City metropolitan area, and found that 6.6 percent of them were infected with the fungus (T. tonsurans) that causes ringworm, which can cause scaly, itchy scalps and hair loss. Infection rates varied by age and race. More than 18 percent of black children in kindergarten and the first grade were infected. That rate dropped to 7 percent by fifth grade. Infection rates were 1.6 percent for Hispanic children and 1.1 percent for white children. The reasons for the higher rate among black children aren't clear. The study is published in the April 19 online issue of Pediatrics. "The organism T. tonsurans has become the leading cause of scalp infection in the U.S., and we ... Read more
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