Frequency and Prevention of Verruca Plantaris in Athletes Training in Fitness More Than 5 Years

Abstract

Introduction: Verruca Plantaris is a dermatovirosis, which occurs with single or multiple papulo-tumorous and papillomothous surfaces on the athletes' feet. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of verruca plantaris in athletes training in fitness more than 5 years Methodology: In our study there were included 70 randomly selected men athletes training in fitness more than 5 years. They were ranged by age from 25 to 30 years. Each of the study participants were examined by a dermatologist. Results: Verruca Plantaris was found in 33 (47 %) of the tested athletes. Results of our study showed that at 10 of the athletes Verruca Plantaris affects only one of the legs and at 23 affects both feet. 72.7 % (n=24) of the athletes were not able to train in fitness for at least 2 weeks during the acute phase of the Verruca Plantaris, which cause a disturbing of athletes' quality of life and distress. Discussion and conclusions: Verruca Plantaris is caused by human papillomavirus and affects the fingers of the lower limbs and/or the feet. Verruca Plantaris could be extremely painful when walking. Verruca Plantaris affects the quality of life of athletes and reduces athletic performance. It is important to make a program for the prevention of the infection of Verruca Plantaris and to be applied in fitness.