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Tinea gladiatorum: wrestling's emerging foe.

T D Kohl1, M Lisney

  • 1First Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, USA. Tkohl34841@aol.com

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|June 28, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Tinea gladiatorum, a distinct fungal skin infection in wrestlers, requires specific management. More research is needed on effective treatments and prevention to control its spread in competitive wrestling.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea corporis, commonly known as ringworm, presents unique challenges in competitive wrestling.
  • This fungal infection, termed 'tinea gladiatorum,' necessitates distinct consideration from pediatric cases due to specific transmission dynamics in wrestlers.
  • Outbreaks are frequently linked to the dermatophyte Trichophyton tonsurans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the distinct nature of tinea gladiatorum in wrestlers.
  • To review current understanding of its epidemiology, microbiology, and clinical presentation.
  • To identify gaps in knowledge regarding treatment, prevention, and infection control.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on tinea gladiatorum in wrestling populations.
  • Analysis of epidemiological and microbiological data.
  • Evaluation of current diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Main Results:

  • Person-to-person contact is the primary transmission route among wrestlers.
  • Clinical features may differ from general tinea corporis cases, often requiring ancillary tests for diagnosis.
  • Existing treatment guidelines for tinea corporis are often inadequate for wrestlers.

Conclusions:

  • Tinea gladiatorum is a distinct clinical entity requiring specialized management strategies.
  • Further research is crucial to establish optimal treatment regimens and effective prevention methods.
  • Addressing asymptomatic carriers and unsubstantiated hygiene practices is essential for controlling outbreaks.

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