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Staph, MRSA In the News

What's going on (Detroit Free Press)
At a time when trendy sports apparel and shoes are outselling true athletic products, Adidas will go global this month with ads for its Originals fashion brand. The line accounts for 20% of Adidas sales. Some of the items are the classic Stan Smith tennis shoe, fleece hoodies, skimpy tennis dresses and shimmery T-shirts. The average price is $70.

Staph infection might knock Bethlehem Catholic from its own wrestling tournament (The Express-Times)
Three Bethlehem Catholic wrestlers have been diagnosed with staph infections and there's a chance the Golden Hawks won't participate in the Christmas City Classic, the wrestling tournament the school has hosted for 41 years. Express-Times Photo | JIM MIDDLEKAUFFBethlehem Catholic...

Researchers find link to severe Staph infections (PhysOrg)
Researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health recently described studies that support the link between the severity of community-acquired antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) infections and the Panton Valentine leukocidin (PVL).

MedCentral tackling staph infections (Mansfield News Journal)
MANSFIELD -- Cleveland Browns fans are probably sick of hearing about staph infections. But one local hospital is doing all it can to help people not get sick from them.

Fighting cancer, teen takes it one Christmas at a time (Observer-Reporter)
This article has been read 1647 times. The Scholato house in Washington is decorated for the holidays. Candles fill the air with warm scents. A decorated tree stands in the dining room.

SportsHygiene Product Overview

As an Athlete, I know Staph and MRSA are no joke because I caught MRSA during football season. It was so serious that I had to go to the hospital and have my arm drained. Not only did I feel like junk, and my whole season was shot. So hey, learn from me and be smart about prevention. My school now uses CleenFreek wipes in our locker room to kill staph, and MRSA. CleenFreek SportsHygiene is used by many teams and athletes in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA. Germs aren’t cool, so be smart about prevention.

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Survey - Education About Staph Infections, MRSA, Germs

Is MRSA a Bacteria, Fungus, or Virus?
It's a Virus that is very dangerous
It's a Bacteria that has become antibiotic resistant.
It's a Fungus similar to athletes foot that is picked up on floors of locker rooms.

Can I catch a staph infection from sharing a towel on the sideline during a game?
No, sweat is made of water and does not contain staph bacteria.
Yes, towels bread germs, and staph infections can live on shared towels.

Can Staph or MRSA be contracted by coming in contact with another athlete during a game or practice?
No, people are not carriers of staph or MRSA, it grows on surfaces only.
Yes, if an athlete has an active Staph or MRSA infection, and another player rubs up against the positive site, one could contract the infection.

Are athletes at a higher risk of contracting staph, MRSA, or Germs than people working out in a gym?
False, athetes and fitness goers share similar communal environments that are both potential breeding grounds for germs, and therefore the risk is about the same.
True, athletes are at a higher risk of catching staph, MRSA, and germs.

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