USA Hockey Magazine published a great article about MRSA infections and hockey players.

"Bacteria can lurk on the equipment, which allows a means for infection to spread quickly among teammates, opponents and through an entire athletic program."

Read the entire story online to learn about the dangers of stinky equipment!

9.19.2006
OH School Athletes Confirmed with MRSA Infections
On September 19, 2006 parents of children who attend Lakewood High School in Lakewood, OH received a letter from the school saying that several cases of an antibiotic-resistant skin infection was found among players on the boys' football and girls' soccer teams.
"Lakewood City School District officials said there were three confirmed cases of community acquired methicillin-resistant mtaphylococcus aureus. According to the letter, six additional students probably had the infection, and nine more were considered likely and are under close review."
MRSA is bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and causes skin infections that lead to boils or blisters. MRSA can be contracted and transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and through shared items such as towels and athletic equipment.

Read more online.

posted by Super Clean Gear at 3:10 PM