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Sport and infection

T Midtvedt, K Midtvedt

    Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Infectious diseases affect athletes and the general population equally. However, athletes may experience more pronounced performance decreases due to infections, with some types being more prevalent in sports and preventable with further research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Athletic Performance

    Background:

    • Infectious diseases are prevalent in both athletes and the general population.
    • Athletes often experience more significant performance decrements when infected.
    • Certain infections are disproportionately common among athletes, linked to training and performance types.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence of infectious diseases in athletes.
    • To underscore the impact of infections on athletic performance.
    • To identify sport-specific infections and their potential for prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on infectious diseases in athletes.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to increased infection risk in sports.

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  • Identification of common and preventable infections in athletic populations.

    • Main Results:

    • Infectious disease rates are similar between athletes and the general population.
    • Athletes are more sensitive to the performance-reducing effects of infections.
    • Specific infections are more frequent in athletes, often preventable through targeted measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Athletes face unique challenges with infectious diseases impacting performance.
    • Further research is needed to understand and prevent sport-related infections.
    • Knowledge gaps exist regarding the management and prevention of infections in athletic individuals.