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Mo Med
; 104(2): 119-23, 2007.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17536439
ABSTRACT
All athletes have an increased risk of cutaneous infections. In both team and individual sports the skin is exposed to a range of infectious organisms. While effective therapies exist, preventive measures can decrease outbreaks of most sports-related dermatologic infections. This article highlights common dermatologic infections of the athlete, their prevention and treatment.