Bacterial infections and their implications for athletic facilities
Description
Staph infections have frequently been in the news recently since it has been reported that the current level of staph infection-related deaths exceed those of HIV/AIDS. This situation presents a critical challenge for coaches and athletic trainers to maintain a safe environment for athletes to participate. Bacterial Infections and Their Implications for Athletic Facilities provides several practical suggestions and solutions to help protect sports participants. The video presents an overview of the key factors involved in the most common type of staph infections--staphylococcus aureus, as well as details for diagnosing and treating MRSA. In addition, the video discusses the steps that can be undertaken to prevent such infections.
Runtime
45 min
Series
Subjects
- Communicable diseases (311)
- Emerging infectious diseases (4)
- Physical education facilities (1)
- Staphylococcus aureus infections (6)
- Bacterial diseases (9)
- Urban ecology (Sociology) (19)
- Athletes (95)
- Sports facilities (1)
Genre
Date of Publication
2008
Database
Alexander Street
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