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[Sports-induced infections--an overview].

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  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Hautkrankheiten, Universität Leipzig, Frankfurt/Oder, Deutschland. pietro.nenoff@gmx.de

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
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Sports participation increases athlete exposure to microbial pathogens, causing skin and mucosal infections like Staphylococcus aureus and herpes simplex virus. Increased physician awareness of sport-induced infections is crucial for timely treatment and prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Sporting activities are increasingly popular, leading to close contact among athletes and spectators.
  • This close proximity facilitates the transmission of various microorganisms.
  • Athletes and observers are at risk of direct and indirect exposure to pathogens.

Purpose:

  • To review sport-induced infections, detailing their transmission routes.
  • To highlight the range of pathogens involved, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
  • To emphasize the need for greater physician awareness and understanding of these infections.

Summary:

  • Practicing sports can lead to the transmission of microbial pathogens, causing cutaneous and mucosal infections.
  • Common pathogens include bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus), viruses (e.g., herpes simplex virus), and dermatophytes (e.g., Trichophyton tonsurans).

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  • Outbreaks of infections caused by these agents have been reported in sporting environments.

    • Impact:

    • Limited physician knowledge regarding sport-induced infections can delay diagnosis and treatment.
    • Increased awareness can lead to the implementation of effective early treatment strategies.
    • Enhanced understanding facilitates the development and application of preventive measures to reduce infection transmission in sports.