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Infectious Disease in Contact Sports.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 61 citations in OpenAlex.
- Different Clinical Manifestations of Sport-Related Dermatophytosis: A Two-Case Series.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- The Skin Microbiome Profile of Contact Sports Athletes-Focus on Sexual Dimorphism and Athlete-Non-Athlete Differences.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Randomized Phase IIa Trial of Purified Candida Antigen for Common Warts: Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy Across Multiple Dosing Regimens.Dermatology and therapy · 2025Article
- Possible viral agents to consider in the differential diagnosis of blepharoconjunctivitis.World journal of virology · 2024Article
- Primary Care Considerations for the Adolescent Wrestler.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2024Review
- Cross-sectional study on exercise-related skin complaints among sports students at two German universities.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The Preparticipation Physical Examination for American Football Athletes.HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2023Article
- Effects of Mouthguards on Skin Damage In Vitro Study.European journal of dentistry · 2023Article
- Mpox and Monkeypox Virus: Special Considerations for Athletes in Contact Sports.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Article
- Open-Label Observational Study of a Topical Formulation of Calcium Spirulan Contained in a Defined Extract of the MicroalgaDermatology research and practice · 2023Article
- Case Series ofClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- Chronic Viral Hepatitis in Elite Athletes: Approaches to Risk Assessment, Prevention and Management.Sports medicine - open · 2022Review
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- The 2020 International Alliance for the Control of Scabies Consensus Criteria for the Diagnosis of Scabies.The British journal of dermatology · 2020Review
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports and exercise.Asia-Pacific journal of sports medicine, arthroscopy, rehabilitation and technology · 2020Article
- Molluscum contagiosum: an update and review of new perspectives in etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2019Review
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Authors and funding
3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
context: Infections are common in contact sports. This review aims to describe the epidemiology, presenting signs and symptoms, treatment guidelines, and regulations for several common infections seen in contact sport athletes. The conditions discussed include bacterial skin infections, herpes simplex virus, molluscum contagiosum, common warts, tinea, scabies, head lice, conjunctivitis, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus, and vaccine-preventable illnesses. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:: Searches were performed across PubMed and MEDLINE research databases. In addition, general internet search engine results and reviews of reference lists of relevant papers were used to identify additional sources of evidence. STUDY
design: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Level 4.
results: The most common infections seen in contact sport athletes include bacterial skin infections, herpes simplex virus, molluscum contagiosum, common warts, tinea, scabies, head lice, conjunctivitis, and vaccine-preventable illnesses. Other infections, including human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C, are uncommon but potentially life threatening.
conclusion: Infections are common in contact sport athletes. The provider who cares for these athletes should be aware of the most common infections and their appropriate management. Early diagnosis and appropriate clinical management are important for treating the infected athlete, minimizing risk of transmission, minimizing time lost from competition, and preventing large outbreaks.
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