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Athlete Infections Flashcards

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Popular viruses

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-influenza
-polio

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Treatment for viruses

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-antivirals
-prevention: vaccines

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Popular bacteria infections

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-tetanus
-tuberculosis

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Treatment for bacterial infections

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-antibiotics (finish entire course!)
-prevention: vaccines

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Fungal infections and treatment

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-yeast, mold, mushroom
-antifungals
-NO licensed vaccines

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Disease causing parasites in humans

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1) protozoa (giardia)
2) helminths (roundworm)
3) ectoparasites (lice, mites, ticks)

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Treatment for parasites

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-vaccines for domestic animals
-anti-parasitics

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direct transmission

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skin to skin

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indirect transmission

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touch infected substances (door knob)

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droplet transmission

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projectile, larger in size (sneeze)

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airborne transmission

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smaller particles (breathing)

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vehicle transmission

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eating/drinking pathogen

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vector borne transmission

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insects, pests

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bloodborne transmission

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cuts, unsafe handling of blood

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mother to child transmission

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during pregnancy/birth

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General symptoms of infection

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-fever, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing

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When should you see a doctor?

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-animal bite
-cough for more than a week
-breathing problems
-sever headache w/ fever
-rash/swelling
-prolonged/unexplained fever
-sudden vision problems

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Most common systemic infections

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1) respiratory
2) gastrointestinal

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Which gender suffers from a higher average frequency of infection?

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females

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What relationship is described by the “J-shaped” curve

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-sedentary behavior (average risk of infection)
-moderate PA (low risk)
-high PA (high risk)

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What are some risk factors for infection in athletic pop?

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-strenuous exercise (leukocyte depression)
-higher breathing rate (exposure)
-lack of sleep
-mental stress
-poor nutrition

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URTI’s are most commonly which pathogen?

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-Upper respiratory tract infections are mainly viral

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Typical observation of URTI’s

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-runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, low grade fever, cough
-usually 4-10 days
-management symptoms w/ fluids, pain control, rest

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Neck check

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ABOVE- nasal congestion, runny nose sore throat (can play cautiously)
BELOW- vomiting, diarrhea, fever (stop activity - rest!)

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Infectious mononucleosis (mono)

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-common
-Epstein-Barr VIRUS
-saliva (kissing)
-30 to 50 day incubation
-complication: enlarged spleen

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treatment for mono

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-rest, eat healthy, fluids
-tylenol, advil for soreness
-NO ANTIVIRALS

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Influenza

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-NOT the common cold
-highly contagious
-winter season (Oct-March)

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Symptoms of influenza

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(1-3) fever, headache, muscle pain and weakness, dry cough, sore throat, stuffy nose
(4) hoarse, dry cough and mild chest discomfort
(8) symptoms decrease, cough and tiredness

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Complications of influenza

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-dehydration, pneumonia,
bronchitis, myositis, death

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Influenza treatment

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-supportive care, hydration
-Tylenol/NSAIDS
-antivirals (within 48h onset)
-isolate (5 days)

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Prevention of respiratory infections

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-good nutrition, flu shot, proper rest, periodization, stay warm (avoid cold/wet), wash hands, avoid touching face, isolate symptomatic

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Urinary tract infections (UTI)

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-usually bacterial (E.coli)
-urge to urinate, burning sensation

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UTI risk factors

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-female, dehydration, intense exercise, poor hygiene, friction

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UTI prevention

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-stay hydrated, cranberry juice, hygiene, wear loose/breathable clothing

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UTI treatment

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-antibiotics, pain relief, increase fluid intake

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Alternate name for otitis external

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-“swimmer’s ear”
-usually bacterial
-itching, redness, hearing loss

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Otitis external risk factors

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-chronic moisture, trauma from foreign bodies, scratches (ear buds)

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Otitis external prevention

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-keep ears dry
-don’t damage skin

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Otitis external treatment

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-antibiotic/steroid combo
-NSAIDS (pain control)

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Common skin infection in athletes

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-cellulitis
-impetigo
-herpes simplex
-tinea

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cellulitis

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-acute spreading skin infection (dermal and subcutaneous)
-bacterial invasion into skin tissue

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cellulitis symptoms

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-pain, redness, swelling, warm tense skin (may have fever or not)

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cellulitis treatment

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-skin hygiene
-antibiotics (oral, must complete)

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impetigo

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-superficial skin infection (face)
-staphylococcus or streptococcus
-skin to skin contact

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impetigo symptoms

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-tender red papules (early)
-non tender vesicles (redness - later)
-honey colored crust (late)

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impetigo treatment and RTS

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-skin hygiene
-antibiotics (topical - mild, oral - more diffuse)
-72h after antibiotic completion (no new or moist lesions) RTS

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Herpes simplex

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-common in wrestlers (face, head, skin)
-skin to skin contact
-highly contagious

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herpes simplex (HSV) symptoms

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-at first mild flu-like
-rash appears (1-2) days later
-burn/tingle
-lesions (10-14) days
-reactivation (can be triggered later by stress, fever)

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HSV treatment and RTS

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-pain relief, keep dry
-oral antivirals
-free of systemic symptoms for 72h, no new/active lesions (RTS)

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Tinea

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-fungal skin infection
-highly contagious
-more common in sweaty areas (heat and moisture help fungi grow)

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Alternate for tinea pedis

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Athlete’s foot
-trichophyton, epidermophyton

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Symptoms tinea pedis

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-itching, scaling, vesicles

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Treatment for tinea pedis

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-topical or oral antifungals

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