Medical Care of Athletes and Infection Risk Deverick J. Anderson Samuel Hume Introduction Team medical personnel play a critical role in infection prevention among athletes. Primarily, medical personnel are responsible…
Reducing Transmission of Pathogens Between Athletes Samuel Hume Daniel J. Sexton Introduction Multiple athletes in close quarters is a key risk factor for transmission of pathogens. Simply put, more close…
The Athlete’s Perspective—Reduce Your Risk of Infection Tori Kinamon Deverick J. Anderson Introduction The content within this chapter is unique. It has been specifically designed for you, the athlete, and…
Infection Risks Due to Athletes’ Personal and Social Behaviors Daniel J. Sexton Christopher J. Hostler Introduction This chapter focuses on explaining how personal and social behaviors affect an athlete’s risk…
Common Infections in Athletes—The Basics Jessica Seidelman Nicholas A. Turner Introduction Athletes are at increased risk for infections for several reasons. For example, athletes have frequent skin-to-skin contact and are…
