The skin in the gym: a comprehensive review of the cutaneous manifestations of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in athletes.
Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA) infection is currently a problem of epidemic proportion. Athletes represent a specific group of individuals who are at increased risk to develop CAMRSA skin infections. In this article, the previously published reports of cutaneous CAMRSA infections in athletes are categorized by sport and summarized. General treatment guidelines for the management of cutaneous CAMRSA infection and its associated lesions in athletes are discussed. Also, recommendations for the prevention of CAMRSA skin infection in sports participants are reviewed.
Cohen
Philip R
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University of Houston Health Center, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USA. mitehead@aol.com <mitehead@aol.com>
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D013177:Sports; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents