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!

10.20.2007
Staph Infection "Superbug" Kills More than AIDS
A new study published by the Journal of American Medical Association shows that a dangerous staph infection called MRSA infects over 94,000 people a year and kills more than AIDS. A highly contagious bacteria, the prevalence of MRSA has been spreading from the healthcare setting to the community. It is especially dangerous because the superbug has grown resistant to antibiotics. If it enters the bloodstream, it can lead to serious complications such as organ damage, pneumonia, septic shock and even death. The study supports the call to all hospitals, schools, sports teams and the community in general to take precautions to protect against this deadly illness. To learn more, click here.