Skin Infections in Athletes
Skin infections can take athletes out of the action and put them on the sidelines. Wrestlers, rugby players, and others who participate in sports where there is direct skin-to-skin contact have an increased risk of getting contagious skin infections. While most cases of skin infections are mild and treatable, without the right treatment, some can be very serious and even life threatening. Learn how to prevent the spread of skin infections and safely participate in sports.
Table of Contents
- General Information
- Preventing Skin Infections
- Bacterial Skin Infections
- Viral Skin Infection: Herpes gladiatorum ("Mat Herpes")
- Fungal Skin Infection: Ringworm (Tinea)
- For More Information
- Hand Washing (Hand Hygiene)
- Information for Wrestlers
- Skin Examination Forms
- Information for Athletes
- Bacterial Skin Infections: Impetigo and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Athletes
- Viral Skin Infection: Herpes gladiatorum (Herpes Simplex Virus 1, HSV-1)
- Fungal Skin Infection: Ringworm (Tinea)
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfecting