Common sports-related dermatologic infections
Reinberg, J.; Ailor, S.K.; Dyer, J.A.
Missouri Medicine 104(2): 119-123
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-6620 PMID: 17536439 Document Number: 606244
All athletes have an increased risk of cutaneous infections. In both team and individual sports the skin is exposed to a range of infectious organisms. While effective therapies exist, preventive measures can decrease outbreaks of most sports-related dermatologic infections. This article highlights common dermatologic infections of the athlete, their prevention and treatment.