Epidemic of Trichophyton tonsurans among Wrestlers (1994– 1996)
Authors:
A. Volleková 1; T. Danilla 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Katedra dermatovenerológie, Inštitút pre ďalšie vzdelávanie pracovníkov v zdravotníctve, Bratislava2 Dermatovenerologická klinika, DFN, Bratislava
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Published in:
Epidemiol. Mikrobiol. Imunol. , 1999, č. 1, s. 16-20
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Overview
During the period between September 1994 and August 1996 the authors detected an epidemic oftrichophytia superficialis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans among wrestlers (age 10–19 years) ofthree sports clubs in southwestern Slovakia following their participation in international contests.Underrating of the initial symptoms of the disease, lack of adherence to the ban to engage in contestsbefore complete cure, the relative resistance to topical and systemic treatment etc. led to thedevelopment of infection in 52 wrestlers (37% exposed ones). The authors recommend as one of themeasures to prevent further import and spread of dermatophytoses measures prohibiting partici-pation of infected sportsmen in any contests at home and abroad.
Key words:
Trichophyton tonsurans – epidemic – wrestlers.
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Hygiene and epidemiology Medical virology Clinical microbiologyArticle was published in
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