Recently, there has been growing concern that the rate of infection of antibiotic resistant staph may be on the rise. Coaches and/or athletic trainers are encouraged to review this information and establish procedures for the examination of athletes for skin infections in order to curb the spread of MRSA.
Skin Infections in Athletes - Minnesota Department of Health
MRSA in Sports Participation Position Statement and Guidelines - NFHS
Sports Hygiene – Guidelines to Minimize Infectious Diseases - NFHS
Georgia Department of Education MRSA Bulletin
MTSU Professor Researching New Method to Fight Staph Infections