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Ringworm infections are common in high school wrestlers, with most schools reporting cases. Prevention methods varied, and surprisingly, more practices correlated with higher infection rates, indicating a need for better strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tinea gladiatorum, commonly known as ringworm, is a prevalent fungal infection among high school wrestlers.
  • Understanding the impact and management of these infections is crucial for athlete health and participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ringworm infections in Pennsylvania high school wrestlers during the 1998-1999 season.
  • To explore the association between management strategies and infection frequency.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective survey was distributed to athletic trainers, directors, and coaches at Pennsylvania high schools with wrestling programs.
  • The survey collected data on ringworm infection frequency, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play guidelines.

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Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of ringworm was reported, with 84.7% of responding schools having at least one infected wrestler.
  • Despite widespread preventive practices (97%), schools employing more methods showed increased infections (p < 0.05).
  • A significant percentage of infected wrestlers missed matches (33%), and considerable variation existed in diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Ringworm infections are a significant issue in scholastic wrestling, necessitating standardized and evidence-based management.
  • Current prevention and treatment strategies show considerable variation and require further research to identify effective risk factors and transmission patterns.