Monday, October 17, 2005

Keeping Infections Off The Team

..A recent article in the News-Leader and an alert by the county health department have reported a significant rise in the number of cases of superficial skin infections in relatively healthy people.

....A break in the skin is all it takes for bacteria to gain entry and begin the process of developing an infection. When athletes share towels and equipment or trade jerseys during practice, the bacteria are passed from player to player, making the situation worse.....

...The best method of treating the spread of infections is to reduce the development of the infection in the first place. Proper hygiene is a must...

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