Dorchester Youth Hockey provides youth, regardless of race, creed, or national origin with the opportunity to practice the ideals of sportsmanship and fair play.
Below is their fact sheet on Skin Infections in Athletes. A printable copy is available by clicking HERE.
Skin infections can be passed between athletes by:
Direct skin-to-skin contact
Sharing sports equipment, clothes, and towels
The three most important skin infections are:
Staphylococcus aureus “Staph” Caused by: bacteria Typically: one or more painful sores, with pus surrounded by redness, sometimes associated with fever
Herpes Caused by: virus, the same virus that causes cold sores in the mouth Typically: one or more painful blisters with clear fluid surrounded by redness