Participation in sports in on the increase; this article addresses the intersection of sports and infectious diseases. Some infections occur with increased incidence in sports; others have an increased impact in that setting. Addressed in this article are issues of diagnosis, prevention, and management of many of these infections. Included are skin/soft tissue infections, infections related to water exposure, viral infections, infections related to blood exposure, and vaccinations.
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