Skin Infections In Athletics - pcmac：皮肤感染在田径pcmac.ppt

Skin Infections In Athletics Skin Infections Skin always has some amount of bacteria, fungus, and viruses living on it Skin infections occur when: there are breaks in the skin organisms have uncontrolled growth When worry about skin lesions? Lesions are bright red Lesions that are warmer compared to other skin Inflammation and irritation around the skin lesions Prior history of infectious skin lesions Skin abrasions increase the risk of skin infection Expertise Experienced person with skin lesions, the better the medical evaluation The best situation is qualified physicians, trainers and referees working together for the benefit of the athletes Skin Infections - Highlights Bacteria (can be cured) Staphylococcus including MRSA Streptococcus bacteria causing Impetigo Fungal (can be cured) Ringworm Athlete’s foot Viral (can’t be cured but can be treated) Herpes Warts Molluscum contagiosum Skin Infections - Bacteria Right antibiotics is required to cure a bacterial skin infection Antibiotics will not cure fungal or viral infections Can be the fastest growing infections Most easily spread among athletes Staphylococcus Infections Staph Aureus bacteria commonly cause skin infections 20 to 30% of healthy people have Staph on their skin. Staph are resistant to some antibiotics all Staph infections can be treated with one or more antibiotics Staphylococcus Infections Athletes, military recruits, children, and prisoners are at higher risk of Staph infections. Risk of infection increased when there are: cuts in the skin close skin-to-skin contact crowded living conditions poor hygiene contaminated items and surfaces Typical Staph Skin Lesions Typical Staph Skin Lesions MRSA MRSA Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria Does NOT respond to some antibiotics used to treat regular Staph MRSA skin infections are on rise in high school athletes MRSA MRSA Appears on skin as sores or boils Looks much like a regular Staph infection Spreads through direct contact with