Cutaneous Fungal and Viral Infections in Athletes

Pleacher, Michael D.; Dexter, William W.

doi:10.1016/j.csm.2007.04.004

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“…Appropriate treatment and management of these infections allows the athlete to safely return to play and safeguards teammates and against the spread of these diseases. [2] As participation in active sports continues to grow, it is likely that the clinical and economic impact of superficial fungal infections in these individuals will increase. Awareness of these infections might facilitate implementation of early treatment and preventive measures.…”

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“…A few reports have actually involved T. verrucosum or T. equinum, but the fungal etiology of tinea corporis gladiatorum is currently largely dominated by one single species, which is the anthropophilic dermatophyte T. tonsurans. [2,5,10,11,19] The current worldwide spread of this disease, through international sports competitions, sustains a need for worldwide prevention measures that should be based upon an exact knowledge, most of all distinguishing it from the usual forms of tinea corporis.…”

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“…To prevent such outbreaks, the team physician must be familiar with common cutaneous infections including tinea corporis, tinea capitis and tinea pedis. [2] Appropriate treatment and management of these infections allows the athlete to safely return to play and safeguards teammates and opponents against the spread of these diseases.…”

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“…The occurrence of dermatophytosis outbreaks among wrestlers has been extensively described since the '90s. [2] Tinea corporis gladiatorum has been spreading in wrestling teams worldwide for four decades, without being stopped. [17] High-contact sports are a well-known cause of transmission of fungi causing skin infections.…”

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“…[1] Fungal and viral cutaneous infections are common among athletes and can develop quickly into widespread outbreaks. [2] 'Tinea corporis gladiatorum' describes a dermatophytosis transmitted mainly from close skin contact among wrestlers. [3] Tinea corporis gladiatorum is caused by dermatophytes, usually of the genus Trichophyton, affecting both humans and animals.…”

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Prevalence of cutaneous fungal infections among sports-active individuals

Bassiri-Jahromi

Khaksar

2010

Ann Trop Med Public Health

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Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the occurrence of cutaneous fungal infections affecting athletes. Methods: A respectively study of superficial fungal infections in athletes was carried out during the period March 2002 to December 2006 on 656 mycologically proven cases of dermatophytosis found in athletes in Tehran. Mycological examination consisted of culturing of pathologic material followed by direct microscopic observation. Mycological cultures were carried out on Sabouraud Chloramphenicol Agar, Sabouraud Chloramphenicol and Cyclohexamide Agar, and Dermatophyte Agar incubated at 25° C for at least 28 days. Diagnosis was based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the colonies. Results: We surveyed 1075 athletes suspected of having cutaneous fungal infections from 201 institutions and found that 656 (61%) were positive for fungal infections. The fungal isolates comprised Trichophyton tonsurans (56%), Epidermophyton floccosum (11.8%), Trichophyton mentagrophytes (8.9%), Trichophyton rubrum (8.3%), Trichophyton verrucosum (3.9%), Trichophyton violaceum (3.3%), Microsporum canis (2.5%), Malassezia fur fur (3.3%), and Pityrosporum oval (2%). The distribution of the lesions on the body was: trunk> groin> hair and scalp> sole and toe webs> finger nails> toe nails. Fungal infections were more commonly seen in wrestlers and aerobics. Conclusion:The results suggest that athletic activity seems to be a predisposing factor, especially for fungal infections.

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