Infectious diseases (athletes)
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Those involved in the care of athletes should be alert to the possibility of getting an infectious disease for the following reasons:
- There is the chance, or even the expectation, of contact or collision with another player, or the playing surface, which may be a mat or artificial turf.
- The opportunities for skin breaks, obvious or subtle, are present and compromise skin defenses.
- Young people congregate in dormitories, locker rooms, showers, etc.
- There is the possibility of sharing personal toilet articles.
- Equipment, gloves and pads and protective gear, is difficult to sanitize and can become contaminated.
However, in many cases, the chance of infection can be reduced by relatively simple measures.