D6 - Skin infections and the CrossFit athlete

Question 1

What is the relationship between fitness and resistance to illness mentioned in the text?

Answer 1

Fit individuals may have enhanced resistance to illness

Question 2

What is the impact of extreme exercise on the immune system

Answer 2

and how is it described?

Question 3

What bacterial skin infections are athletes

Answer 3

including CrossFit enthusiasts

Question 4

What are the potential consequences of cellulitis

Answer 4

and what severe condition is mentioned?

Question 5

What symptoms indicate a possible skin infection

Answer 5

and what is the recommended medical evaluation?

Question 6

How often should tetanus immunization be updated

Answer 6

and what vaccines are recommended for adults?

Question 7

What is the prescribed treatment for cellulitis

Answer 7

and what additional measure is required for abscesses?

Question 8

Name some common antibiotics for treating cellulitis mentioned in the text.

Answer 8

Common antibiotics include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)

Question 9

What are the care and recovery recommendations after starting antibiotics for cellulitis?

Answer 9

The redness should start receding within a day of starting antibiotics. Abscesses may need drainage

Question 10

What prevention strategies are emphasized in the text to avoid infections in the gym?

Answer 10

Basic hygiene in the gym is essential to prevent infections. Regular cleaning and disinfection of equipment

Question 11

What are the hygiene recommendations for hands and gym equipment mentioned in the text?

Answer 11

Clean hands before workouts; wash hands if doing exercises involving dirt. Regularly clean and disinfect equipment to minimize infection risks.

Question 12

What precautions are suggested for injury prevention and management

Answer 12

especially for the hands?

Question 13

When is it advised to seek medical attention for injuries

Answer 13

and what specific concern is mentioned regarding MRSA?

Question 14

What key recommendations are provided in the text for preventing infections and maintaining a healthy training environment?

Answer 14

Keep tetanus immunization up to date. Practice good hand hygiene and equipment cleanliness. Thoroughly clean and bandage injuries; seek medical attention if needed. Monitor injuries for improvement and promptly address worsening symptoms.

Question 15

What is the concluding message regarding infections in the text?

Answer 15

Infections are preventable with proper hygiene and wound care. Athletes should be vigilant