Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and athletes - 24/04/13
Doi : 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.04.016
Eugene Brent Kirkland, BS a, Brian B. Adams, MD, MPH b, c, ⁎ 
a Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
b Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
c Section of Dermatology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Reprint requests: Brian B. Adams, MD, MPH, PO Box 670592, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0592.Abstract |
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections have become an increasingly common condition among athletes. Physical contact, shared facilities and equipment, and hygienic practices of athletes all contribute to methicillin-resistant S aureus transmission among sports participants. This review elucidates the risk factors predisposing to methicillin-resistant S aureus infection in athletes and provides guidance for treatment and prevention.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Abbreviations used : CA-MRSA, CDC, HA-MRSA, IDSA, MRSA, MSSA, NCAA, RR
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© 2008
American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.. Pubblicato da Elsevier Masson SAS. Tutti i diritti riservati.
Vol 59 - N° 3
P. 494-502 - settembre 2008 Ritorno al numero
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