Staphylococcus aureus: No ticket for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! - 12/06/24




Highlights |
• | Athletes involved are at increased risk of skin and soft tissue infections, primarily caused by Staphylococcus aureus. |
• | A high prevalence of S. aureus colonization among athletes is a risk factor for skin infections. |
• | Increased contact during sports competitions facilitates the spread of S. aureus infections among athletes, with outbreaks often associated with skin wounds. |
• | Fomites, such as artificial turf and shared equipment, contribute to transmission. |
• | Decolonization measures and individual and collective hygiene practices are essential to reduce the risk of infection. |
Abstract |
Athletes are vulnerable to Staphylococcus aureus infections due to skin-to-skin contact and skin abrasions during training and competitions involving sharied sport equipment or toiletries, which promote the spread of the bacteria between athletes and within sport teams. This results not only in higher prevalence of S.aureus carriage among athletes compared to the general population, but also in outbreaks of infections, particularly skin infections, within sports teams. To limit the spread of S. aureus among athletes, a decolonization protocol can be applied when clustered cases of S. aureus infections occur, especially if Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing strains are implicated. Finally, to avoid exposing athletes to S.aureus transmission/colonization, it is recommended to establish strict and clearly formulated individual and collective hygiene rules and to regularly disinfect shared sports equipment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Athletes, Infection risk, Staphylococcus aureus, Transmission
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Vol 54 - N° 4S
Article 104882- juin 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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