Infectious disease outbreaks in competitive sports, 2005-2010
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Ausbrüche von Infektionskrankheiten im Wettkampfsport, 2005-2010 |
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Autor: | Collins, Cathal James; O'Connell, Brian |
Erschienen in: | Journal of athletic training |
Veröffentlicht: | 47 (2012), 5, S. 516-518, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Elektronische Ressource (online) Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 1062-6050, 0160-8320, 1938-162X |
DOI: | 10.4085/1062-6050-47.5.02 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201210006812 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
Context: Old, evolving, and new infectious agents continually threaten the participation of competitors in sports. Objective: To provide an update of the medical literature on infectious disease outbreaks in sport for the last 5 years (May 2005-November 2010). Main Outcome Measure(s): A total of 21 outbreaks or clusters were identified. Results: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (n = 7, 33%; mainly community acquired) and tinea (trichophytosis: n = 6, 29%) were the most common pathogens responsible for outbreaks. Skin and soft tissue was the most common site of infection (n = 15, 71%). Conclusions: The majority of outbreaks reported occurred in close-contact sports, mainly combat sports (ie, wrestling, judo) and American football. Twelve outbreaks (57%) involved high school or collegiate competitors. Common community outbreak pathogens, such as influenza virus and norovirus, have received little attention. Verf.-Referat