Journal article
Infectious Disease in Contact Sports
Sports health, Vol.11(1), pp.47-58
01/2019
DOI: 10.1177/1941738118789954
PMCID: PMC6299350
PMID: 30106670
Abstract
Infections are common in contact sports. This review aims to describe the epidemiology, presenting signs and symptoms, treatment guidelines, and regulations for several common infections seen in contact sport athletes. The conditions discussed include bacterial skin infections, herpes simplex virus, molluscum contagiosum, common warts, tinea, scabies, head lice, conjunctivitis, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus, and vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Searches were performed across PubMed and MEDLINE research databases. In addition, general internet search engine results and reviews of reference lists of relevant papers were used to identify additional sources of evidence.
Clinical review.
Level 4.
The most common infections seen in contact sport athletes include bacterial skin infections, herpes simplex virus, molluscum contagiosum, common warts, tinea, scabies, head lice, conjunctivitis, and vaccine-preventable illnesses. Other infections, including human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C, are uncommon but potentially life threatening.
Infections are common in contact sport athletes. The provider who cares for these athletes should be aware of the most common infections and their appropriate management. Early diagnosis and appropriate clinical management are important for treating the infected athlete, minimizing risk of transmission, minimizing time lost from competition, and preventing large outbreaks.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Infectious Disease in Contact Sports
- Creators
- Andrew R Peterson - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IowaEmma Nash - Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IowaB J Anderson - Boynton Health Service, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Sports health, Vol.11(1), pp.47-58
- DOI
- 10.1177/1941738118789954
- PMID
- 30106670
- PMCID
- PMC6299350
- NLM abbreviation
- Sports Health
- ISSN
- 1941-7381
- eISSN
- 1941-0921
- Publisher
- United States
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2019
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Injury Prevention Research Center; General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984040005402771
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