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  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cutaneous fungal infections, including tinea pedis, pityriasis versicolor, and tinea unguium (onychomycosis), are prevalent but understudied in swimming populations.
  • Competitive swimmers face unique environmental exposures and behavioral patterns that may influence dermatological health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of common fungal skin infections among competitive swimmers in Greece.
  • To identify demographic, training, and hygiene-related risk factors associated with these infections in swimmers.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous questionnaire distributed to 1047 participants (minor swimmers' parents and adult athletes).
  • Data collection encompassed demographics, infection history, training duration, and hygiene practices.
  • Statistical analysis to identify correlations between risk factors and infection prevalence.

Main Results:

  • Overall prevalence: 16% for tinea pedis, 3.2% for pityriasis versicolor, and 3.3% for tinea unguium (onychomycosis).
  • Infection rates correlated positively with age and years of training.
  • Sharing kickboards and flip-flops, and placing personal items on communal benches were significant risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Greek swimmers exhibit a notable prevalence of fungal skin infections.
  • Moisture, shared equipment, and specific hygiene behaviors are key contributing factors.
  • Targeted interventions and education are needed to mitigate infection risks in this athletic group.