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Infectious diseases in sports.

¹UCLA School of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90509, USA. kbeck@jps.net

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

|July 26, 2000

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Sports participation is rising, increasing the risk of infectious diseases. This article covers the diagnosis, prevention, and management of sports-related infections, including skin, waterborne, viral, and bloodborne pathogens, plus vaccinations.

Area of Science:

Sports medicine
Infectious diseases

Background:

Increasing participation in sports globally.
Sports environments can facilitate infectious disease transmission.
Certain infections are more prevalent or severe in athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review infectious diseases relevant to sports participation.
To outline diagnostic, preventive, and management strategies for these infections.
To cover common categories of sports-related infections.

Main Methods:

Literature review of infectious diseases in sports.
Categorization of infections by transmission route (skin, water, blood) and type (viral).
Discussion of vaccination as a preventive measure.

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Main Results:

Identified common sports-related infections including skin/soft tissue, waterborne, and viral infections.
Highlighted infections with increased incidence or impact in athletic settings.
Emphasized the importance of diagnosis, prevention, and management strategies.

Conclusions:

Athletes face unique infectious disease risks.
Comprehensive management strategies are crucial for athlete health.
Vaccinations play a key role in preventing certain infections in sports.