The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. 1 Since then, thousands of cases have been reported in China, in many other countries and in the European Union, including Greece. Data on the epidemiological and clinical features of the 2019-nCoV virus infection are growing rapidly while the number of cases and deaths is increasing every day worldwide. The first case in Greece appeared on February 26, 2020. On March 11, 2020, due to virus infection outbreak, Greek government decided firstly the closure of all educational structures and then on 13th March, the suspension of the operation of cafes, museums, shopping malls, sports facilities, restaurants, esthetics centers, etc According to Greek National Health Organization, all the cases that have been confirmed as COVID-19 until 20th April 2020 were 2245 (56% are men) and 116 dead. The median age of death was 74 years and 90.5% had an underlying disease and/or age, above 70 years. 2

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Molluscum contagiosum (MC) and warts are common viral infections of the skin. Data regarding the prevalence of MC and verruca in swimmers are very poor and lacking in the literature. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) and warts cases among young competitive swimmers participating in Greek swimming clubs. Of 244 swimmers enrolled in this study, 12.3% reported MC and 43% warts, during their swimming career, diagnosed and treated by dermatologists. There was no difference between sexes for MC but diagnoses of warts were higher in females. Axillae and trunk were the most common sites of primary infection for MC but warts mainly appeared on the soles. The incidence of MC and warts in swimmers who use outdoor facilities was higher. In our study, the incidence of warts and MC in Greek swimmers is considered high. Moist walking surfaces, placing towels on locker room benches, and sharing equipment are behaviors that cause infections. An early diagnosis of warts and MC lesions must be implemented in every swimmer through dermatological examination. Taking proper measures for reducing the risk of warts and MC transmission in Greek swimmers is mandatory.

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