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Tinea corporis gladiatorum: a cross-sectional study.

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati,Ohio 45267-0592, USA. adamsbb@email.uc.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|December 2, 2000
PubMed
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Tinea corporis gladiatorum, a fungal infection, is common in high school wrestlers (24%) but absent in track athletes. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent competition disqualification.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea corporis gladiatorum is rarely reported, with limited studies on its prevalence in wrestling teams outside of known epidemics.
  • No comparative studies exist to assess the prevalence of this fungal infection in athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of tinea corporis gladiatorum in high school wrestlers.
  • To compare this prevalence with that in high school indoor track athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of high school wrestling and indoor track teams for tinea corporis lesions.
  • Potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination for confirmed cases.
  • Statistical comparison of prevalence rates between the two athletic groups.

Main Results:

  • Tinea corporis gladiatorum was identified in 7 out of 29 (24%) high school wrestlers.
  • No cases of tinea corporis were found in the indoor track athlete group.
  • A statistically significant difference in prevalence was observed between wrestlers and track athletes (P =.005).

Conclusions:

  • Tinea corporis gladiatorum is frequently observed in high school wrestlers.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to minimize athlete disqualification and team-wide suspensions.
  • Vigilant surveillance is recommended for wrestling teams to manage dermatophyte infections effectively.

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