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Monika Skrzypiec-Spring1, Jarosław Krzywański2, Monika Karlikowska-Skwarnik3
1Department of Pharmacology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
Biology of Sport
|November 22, 2017
Summary
Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks pose a significant threat to athletes, impacting training and performance. Vaccination and prompt medical intervention are crucial for prevention and management in sports teams.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Infections are a major cause of athletes discontinuing or reducing training.
- Pertussis (whooping cough) is re-emerging, particularly affecting young adults and athletes.
- This study examines a pertussis outbreak within a professional sports team.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a pertussis outbreak among Polish sport shooters.
- To analyze the transmission of Bordetella pertussis within a national team.
- To evaluate the impact of pertussis on athletic performance and adverse events.
Main Methods:
- Case study of an outbreak within the Polish Sport Shooting National Team (June-July 2015).
- Involved confirmed and suspected cases of pertussis.
- Focused on transmission, performance impact, and adverse events.
Main Results:
- Four cases of pertussis were identified among team members, relatives, and acquaintances.
- Pertussis significantly impaired the exercise performance of two elite shooters.
- One athlete failed to achieve medal or quota places due to illness.
Conclusions:
- Pertussis presents a substantial risk to athletes' health and competitive performance.
- Preventive strategies are essential, including immunization, medical supervision, and early diagnosis/treatment.
- Regular booster doses of the acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) every 5 years are recommended.
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